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Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 10 views
A 66-year old woman in Houston discovered an old friend without a place to live, so she invited the homeless friend, Thomas Smith, to stay at her house with her and her 2 young granddaughters. During the night he was woken by a loud bang. He rushed to his friend’s bedroom and found her covered in debris.…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 8 views
Swiss army helicopters crossed the border into France to scoop water from a lake to help thirsty cattle. The operation took people swimming and fishing in the lake completely by surprise. Even the authorities at the lake admitted they were shocked because no one had told them the Swiss were coming. The…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 15 views
Jessica Baker was unable to attend her friend’s wedding when her plans for a babysitter fell through at the last minute. Since the wedding invitation was clear that children were not allowed, they had no choice but to miss the wedding. Later, they received a bill from the newlyweds for $75.90 with the…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 48 views
Actor Tommy Lee Jones said, “Kindness and politeness are not overrated at all. They’re underused.” --Jim L. Wilson and Rodger Russell The Week, October 24, 2014 p. 15. Galatians 5:22 (HCSB) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,
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Brad Barrett, the general manager at Lilly’s on the Lake in Clermont, Florida decided to clean house and fire thirteen employees in one fell swoop. He did it by sending the following text: "Hello Everyone, As you know we are making some changes and moving in a new direction in the restaurant and because…
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In his book, Replenish: Leading from a healthy Soul, Lance Witt writes, “Not only does technology generate a lot of internal white noise, it hinders our ability to focus on people. It seems to me many of us have developed a kind of social ADD. We can’t stay engaged in a conversation or an experience…
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Author G. K. Chesterson wrote, “All theology has two simple principles: that we matter and that everyone else matters.” That restates the Apostle Paul’s instruction that we are to regard others as more important than ourselves. In this day of Black Lives Matter, white lives matter, or all lives matter,…
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Melissa Mummert opened a new restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina. Melissa runs a non-profit organization for women who are released from jail. Her experience was that “employers just weren’t hiring people with criminal records, so we decided we’ll just create a business and create the jobs ourselves.”…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 24 views
In his book, The Insanity of God, Nik Ripken tells the story of a Southern Gentleman, “Bubba”, who responded with kindness in a difficult situation. The setting is war-torn Somolia, where Ripken served as a missionary, bringing relief to those caught in the war-famine-refugee-poverty cycle. It was a…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 4 views
In It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership, Colin Powell writes, “Kindness is not just about being nice; it’s about recognizing another human being who deserves care and respect.” -- It Worked for Me: Life and Leadership, p. 46. Illustration by Jim L. Wilson Ephesians 4:32 (HCSB) And be kind and compassionate…
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LOYALTY Several European golfers considered pulling out of the PGA Championship to attend the funeral of fellow golfer Darren Clarke's wife. Heather Clarke lost a long battle with cancer and many of the Clarke's friends wanted to attend the funeral to support their comrade. In the end, only Paul McGinley,…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 6 views
CONCERN Theater owners in the nation of New Zealand are looking into the possibility of using mobile phone jamming technology to eliminate mid-movie calls, text messaging, and cell phone rage among patrons. Spokesman for the national motion Pictures Exhibitors Association, Duncan Mackensie said jammers…