Category Archives: HOPE

The Victory Lap

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Squish. Their feet sank deep in the brown Mississippi River mud as they walked side by side. Copious amounts of rain had fallen earlier in the day, leaving the riverside park’s grass a muddy mess. But they were out there. … Continue reading →

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After the Talents

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

I’ve always loved Matthew 25:14-30 — or better known as the Parable of the Talents. It’s the parable that lit a fire under me when I was a janitor. It’s the parable that’s lighting a fire under me today, 21 … Continue reading →

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The Entrepreneurial Heart

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

IN A SMALL BUSINESS IN DOWNTOWN JACKSON. Early this morning, my two friends and I stood around shooting the bull and solving the world’s problems. We decided the world had changed radically since 2008 and that most of the institutions … Continue reading →

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The Job

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

The tile floor was now wet and clean. I was a night custodian at Pope High School in Marietta, Georgia — and  a recent honors graduate from the University of Tennessee.  As I put my mop back in the yellow plastic mop … Continue reading →

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A Better Day

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

This has been a tough week. A REALLY tough week. We’ve been pummeled, beat and smacked around by bad news. First, the week started with the horrifying Boston Marathon bombing. We watched the explosion on our TVs, saw blood splattered across … Continue reading →

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SHORT STORY: Finishing the race

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

The TV glowed as the man sat alone in the living room. It was nearly midnight and the rest of his family was asleep. Sleep had evaded him. Now, it was him, the cable news anchor and his memories. Memories … Continue reading →

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Running the Risk

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

I got home last night and was on edge.  The Boston Marathon bombing had disturbed me more than it probably should have. I mean, c’mon, I wasn’t there. I wasn’t anywhere near Boston. But in my mind — well, in … Continue reading →

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How Good Wins the Day

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

I am a runner. I run for many different reasons: Weight control, endorphins, the beauty of nature and the comradeship of other runners. I have run a marathon. A the age of 42, I ran the 2010 Marine Corps Marathon … Continue reading →

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SHORT STORY: Good Friday

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Dedicated to all who are bravely battling cancer.  His blurry vision looked over at the clock: 5:00 a.m.  If it was darkest before the dawn, it couldn’t get much darker than it was right now.  He rubbed his eyes and … Continue reading →

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Blog Cartoon: The Comfort Zone

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey
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