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Rot in out Lives
So, the topic that I am discussing today is very personal and probably not one everyone wants to discuss. I am talking about an addiction that really causes a lot of rot in one’s life. It creates a barrier between you and God, and between you and any other relationship. Yes, it is the topic…
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A Good Host
“Welcome aboard. Can I help you find your seat or offer a beverage before we depart?” “Yes, we will be departing on time today. Is there anything that I can help you will or get you?” “Here or the dinner options today. I do want to remind you that the dinner car closes late tonight,…
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Unique and Beautiful
Years have now passed and you have added and removed multiple cars from your train. You have been through many different learning opportunities, lessons, and hardships. But nothing could have completely prepared you for the change that your train was about to endure. You all of a sudden have twice as many cars to deal…
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Security! Security!
We are back on our tracks after exploring the mountain scenery. The temporary stop was nice for a while, but eventually we have to start moving forward once again. As your passengers prepare for another day of enjoying the passing scenery while sitting in the luxury lounge drinking their favorite coffee, your train security is…
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Weather Report – Rain
I don’t know about you, but I always love it when it rains. There is just something about the way it hits the roof of my house at night that relaxes me to sleep. Then if there is a bit of lightning and thunder with it, oh man… it makes me feel so happy. Ok,…
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It’s a Climb!
Step off the train with me for a moment and let’s try something different. I know that you all have heard the thought that life is like a mountain, it’s a climb. There are easy parts and then there are very difficult parts, but we all have to keep moving forward to reach the other…
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Negligence has Consequences
One of the ways that a train can have failures or even accidents is due to negligence. When things are not taken care of appropriately the likelihood of issues arising increases. When a conductor of a train is negligent in enforcing or ensuring safety compliance, it can result in severe injuries of others. Their job…
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What are you Showing?
Throughout my entire life “image” was key to success. But what most people think of when I say “image” is referring to outward appearance; makeup, hair, athleticism, or even your body type. I could go into a whole lot about how the world uses people’s insecurities about their looks to sell products and make a…
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Winter Blues
The Christian life is full of ups and downs. We can be going through the most difficult of circumstances, but yet be closer to God than ever because He is all we have. Or we can be experiencing His amazing joy in our life and we can do nothing but praise Him and feel Him…
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Are you keeping up with Maintenance?
With proactive railroad maintenance, you can avoid safety issues and unforeseen track outages. Whether a single-track siding needs a yearly inspection or your facility needs on-site support to avoid shutdowns, regular maintenance is necessary for a smooth-running train. Track maintenance services include –– Tie Replacement– Rail Replacement– Tamping (a self-propelled, rail-mounted machine used to pack…