Tag: StreetLights
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March 11, 2018
StreetLights on a Saturday night… I began looking for God to show me a sign, a sign he was present and real. I began looking a long time ago; perhaps, when I was twelve or thirteen. We all ask for signs, don’t we? And, quite often we see them. Maybe you ask God to show…
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March 6, 2018
People Profiles Mark So Last night, my first passenger was Mark, who needed to get to DFW Airport. Many of you may already know Mark. But, for those who do not, Mark is a member of my church and also the leader/teacher of my Sunday school class known as the Ragamuffins. I can truly say…
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MARCH 6TH, 2018
People Profiles: Virgie Monday morning I was fortunate to meet Virgie. She needed a ride to pickup her glasses. She was so excited she was getting them. Virgie wants to get to know the streets of Dallas better by driving around with her daughter Virgie is a devout Christian and through her own journey to…
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March 3, 2018
#Drivingawaydepression Sometimes you get knocked down. No matter what you do, things beyond your control can take you down. Last weekend I was knocked down with a medical issue that had me in the hospital for 3 days. I am ok, but have. Had a lingering effect that has limited my physical activity and even…
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People Profiles – Armando
This is my friend Armando. Or as most of his friends call him, Mondo. Mondo needed a ride this morning at 3am to DFW Airport. We had a great conversation along the way about his work, his passion. He has been a teacher for over 16 years and is a strong advocate for at risk…
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March 2, 2018
Focus on love. Slow down. Let go of your anger and be joyful and kind.
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As I begin migrating my Facebook blog content to this new site, today marks the 1 year anniversary of my inaugural blog. Reposting here… February 23, 2018 This is my inaugural blog post for StreetLights. This page was created to share stories from the road and amazing passengers I meet in my travels as an…
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December 14, 2017
A friend and fellow music lyrics explorer recently reminded how powerful this song is. It has long been one of my favorites and I use it for reflection. Reflection is important when trying to figure out how to move forward. What I have learned is, reflection is nowhere near as important as living for today.…
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December 13, 2017
Anger, fear. I drive. Sadness, pain. I drive. Contemplation. I drive. Confrontation. I drive. Reconcile, learn, grow, love, hope. I drive. “I am not your spinning wheels. I am the highway.”
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December 12, 2017
#drivingawaydepression Haven’t posted in awhile. Depression is hard. It actually presents 2 sets of sadness and pain. The first set comes with the fog that surrounds and swallows you up. The 2nd set comes if you are lucky enough to emerge from that fog. Then with new clarity you feel the pain and sadness of…
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