There are few politicians that I can say I truly respect.  Perhaps Trey Gowdy is one of them because he doesn’t even consider himself a politician: the judicial system, he says “fits his heart better.”  After nearly eight years serving as a representative for South Carolina, he has announced that he will not be returning. Selfishly, am sorry to see him go.  He is one of the few representatives who seems ...

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I recently had the privilege of meeting Dr. Mahendra Jain, an eighty-nine year old retired professor, who has chosen to spend his golden years tutoring students in math. Jain was born in a small Indian village, and immigrated to the United States after teaching for 17 years in India.  With both his masters and a PhD, he taught as a professor for 31 years.  “I didn’t really have any other hobbies ...

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Welcome to Lessons From Living!  I am so excited you have joined us.  I want to begin by letting you know the purpose behind this website, blog and podcast. I have become increasingly saddened by the way we talk to each other in this country, and the subject matter that we tend to focus upon.  Maybe you have noticed this, as well? One of my favorite verses is Phillipians 4:8: Whatever ...

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