East Tennessee sunrise from Ft. Loudoun Lake
Archive for November, 2008
Photo Friday – East Tennessee sunrise
Posted in Photography, tagged Photography on November 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Focus, focus, focus
Posted in Personal Development, tagged Challenging Times, Focus, Fran Toolan, Personal Development on November 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I have a list of about 50 different professional and business blogs I read daily. Most written by business leaders and company executives. And, many of their posts are great for business and life application. Well, I discovered a new blog I intend to start reading daily. The blog is written by Fran Toolan, founder of [...]
Photo Friday – Lenoir City Cotton Mill
Posted in Local Interest, Photography, tagged Cotton Mill, Lenoir City, Local Interest, Photography on November 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Lenoir City Cotton Mill was one of several mills built on Town Creek at Lenoir’s Station by Major William B. Lenoir, the founder of Lenoir City. Lenoir came from North Carolina in 1810 and the cotton mill was built ca. 1821 for the manufacture of cotton yarns and batting. During the Civil War, the Union [...]
Book review blogger update
Posted in Books, Christianity, tagged Books, Christianity, David Jeremiah, Prophecy on November 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I received my review copy of “What In the World Is Going On?” by Dr. David Jeremiah yesterday. I hope to start reading tonight and post a couple of thoughts after each chapter. I will also be posting a review of the book when completed. Here is more information about the book and a link [...]
The 10 Cannots
Posted in Personal Development, tagged Dave Ramsey, Personal Development on November 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
By William J. H. Boetcker
(wrongfully attributed to Abraham Lincoln)
You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.
You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
You cannot help the poor man by destroying the rich.
You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.
You cannot build character and courage by taking away man’s initiative and independence.
You [...]
Who’s Advising You?
Posted in Christianity, Personal Development, tagged Christianity, Personal Development, Rick Warren on November 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I received this a couple of weeks ago in a newsletter I receive and wanted to share it with my readers.
Who’s Advising You?
by Rick Warren
Counsel in the heart of man is like water in a deep well, but a man of understanding draws it out. Proverbs 20:5 (AMP)
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We all need mentors – people who personally [...]
Then came the morning
Posted in Christianity, tagged Christianity on November 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I was on my way into work this morning and was just amazed at the beauty of this morning’s sunrise. East Tennessee has some of the most beautiful sunrises over the Smoky Mountains. Watching the sunrise this morning made me think of the song “Then Came The Morning”. No matter how bad things were yesterday, [...]
Photo Friday – Loudon Railroad Trestle
Posted in Local Interest, Photography, Railroad, tagged Bridge, Loudon, Photography, Railroad on November 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today’s photo is of the Loudon Railroad Trestle that spans the Tennessee River in Loudon, TN.
This trestle, of high strategic value, was set on fire Sept. 2, 1863, by General S.B. Buckner, C.S.A., in retiring south before the advance of General Ambrose Burnside from Kingston. The Federals ran off a train from the south end [...]
My thoughts on the election
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Election, Politics on November 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I have tried to keep my thoughts and opinions to myself regarding the upcoming elections. However, as we grow closer to electing a new president and local government officials, I just had to share my thoughts.
Regardless of who wins, I am very thankful and blessed to be an American. To live in a free country where [...]
Charting Your Course to Success
Posted in Christianity, Personal Development, tagged Chris Widener, Personal Development, Success on November 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Start with the Basics by Chris Widener
So the other day I was at the club getting ready to go work out, and I was standing in the row of lockers talking to another guy. I heard a couple of kids come in behind me, but didn’t turn around. It is obvious from their conversation that [...]
