Posted in Photography, tagged Caboose, Norfolk Western, Photography, Railroad on August 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today’s photo is of a Norfolk and Western Railway caboose that is sitting in a hay field south of Loudon, TN.
The Norfolk & Western Railway was a unique operation of modest proportions that achieved recognition beyond contemporary railroads of similar size. In actuality, Norfolk & Western had two differing styles. Before 1964, it was a [...]
Posted in Personal Development, tagged Chris Widener, Dreams, Personal Development on August 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The following article came from an e-mail I received a couple of years ago. I’m not sure who to give credit to, but I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Seven Steps to Achieving Your Dream
By Chris Widener
Vision is the spectacular that inspires us to carry out the mundane.
Can achievement be broken down [...]
Posted in Local Interest, tagged American Eagle, Dollywood, Eagle on August 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Monday’s Link of Interest:
An eagle is the most majestic animal I’ve ever seen. I love watching the eagles at Dollywood. So, today’s link of interest is the American Eagle Foundation. This is a not-for-profit organization of concerned citizens and professionals founded in 1985 to develop and conduct bald eagle and environmental recovery programs in the United [...]
Posted in Local Interest, Photography, Travel, tagged Covered Bridge, Harrisburg, Sevier County on August 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Harrisburg Covered Bridge is situated east of Sevierville in north central Sevier County, south of U.S. 411 (Richardson Cove Quad, 164 SW). Located just off Old State Highway 35, the bridge spans the East Fork of the Little Pigeon River.
The community of Harrisburg has contained a bridge at this location since the mid-1800s. Known as [...]
Posted in Christianity, Finance, Personal Development, tagged Budget, Calculator, Dave Ramsey, Finance, Tools on August 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Wednesday’s Link of Interest:
I’ve been a “follower” of Dave Ramsey for many years. My wife and I are Financial Peace University coordinators at church and have been following Dave’s Total Money Makeover for almost five years. People often ask us if there is one place to get the Baby Steps, Dave’s budget forms, and more [...]
Posted in Personal Development, tagged Communication, Personal Development on August 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
By Joy Weaver
Here are some successful habits you should develop to enhance your conversation and communication skills.
Tips:
Sincerely listen – pay attention when others are talking; it tells others that you are truly interested in them.
Pay compliments – this is a great way to get a conversation started and make someone feel good. There is something [...]
Posted in Personal Development, tagged Inspiration, Personal Development on August 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The 212 degree is one of the most powerful ideas I have ever seen. If you are not familiar here is the idea.
At 211 water is hot.
At 212 it boils and with boiling water comes steam and steam can power a locomotive. It’s that one extra degree that makes all the difference.
Just take 3 minutes to watch [...]
Posted in Christianity, tagged Big Creek, Ministry, Missions on August 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Big Creek Missions began in 2002 when students in the Chilhowee Baptist Association recognized the need to reach out and share the love of Christ in Appalcahia. Through partnerships with multiple churches, the Association began a mission trip that would offer a quality trip (at a low cost) to local students while reaching out to people in one [...]
Posted in Photography, Travel, tagged Atlanta, Building, Photography on August 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today’s photo was taken across from Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta, GA. There is nothing special about the building. I just thought it was a neat shot, and took it.
Posted in Christianity, Local Interest, tagged Dixie Lee, Mission of Hope, School on August 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Several weeks the church my wife and I attend, Dixie Lee Baptist Church, adopted Forge Ridge School in Harrogate, TN. Wednesday, the Mission of Hope, along with volunteers from the church, delivered 230 backpacks filled with supplies to the kids at Forge Ridge. Every student received a backpack filled with supplies like pencils, crayons, scissors, glue, and [...]
