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An EXPRESSed LUNCH For the past two decades, I have run our businesses from a home office.

There are definitely pros and cons to officing at home. The biggest pro being I can go to work in my pajamas. The biggest con being I never leave “the office.” However, one pro I most enjoy is having the opportunity to schedule lunch or coffee meetings with clients who are also friends.

This week, during one of those lunch meetings, my client Ruby Rushing and I were sitting in a booth. In the booth behind her was a cute little boy who kept looking over her shoulder and smiling at me. Of course, I smiled back. (And might have waved, too.)

Several minutes later, I noticed the cutie had crept down from his perch and was very slowly walking toward us. He stopped momentarily at the end of the bench where Ruby sat, and she smiled and spoke to him, but he kept walking with eyes on me. My initial thought was he was just exploring and checking out all the faces. Since there was another pair of diners behind me, I thought I would get the same hello Ruby did as he passed by. Instead, he stopped and began to climb up on the seat next to me. I was surprised, but even more so as he continued his climb, and without a word, reached up and hugged me! Then he stood beside me, very content to just stay.

By this time, his grandmother had made it to our table and was apologizing.

I assured her there was NO need for an apology. Apparently, I resemble her sister, and he was very comfortable coming over for a hello and a hug!

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Jack Gunion Twice, Jack Gunion retired. Twice, he discovered that the retirement lifestyle— with nothing more interesting to do than tally his golf score— was not enjoyable for him. So, now 78 years old, Jack continues to do what he has always done: bring out the best in others so retail businesses can thrive.

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‘Things happen for a reason’ While earning a degree in journalism from Drake University in his hometown of Des Moines, Iowa, Jack worked two jobs to pay his college expenses. By day, he sold men’s clothing; at night he worked in the field of broadcast journalism, first as a television correspondent for an NBC affiliate and later at a radio station. “I had the luxury of working in that field while I was still in school,” he says.

“By the time I graduated, I had figured out I didn’t want to do that for the rest of my life.”

Jack had always thought he would one day become a lawyer, so he took the LSAT, did well, then scheduled an interview with the dean of Drake University Law School—the final step before admittance. But something unexpected happened: the dean told Jack that first-year law students were not allowed to work. Jack remembers thinking, “That’s a problem.” He could not afford to attend law school unless he worked. His dream of attending law school ended that day, but he does not have regrets.

“God gives us direction in our lives. Things happen for a reason,” he says. “Later I went back to graduate school, but not immediately, because I couldn’t afford it.”

Jack then reassessed his options. “I interviewed with just about anybody who would talk to me through campus placement,” he says. He was offered five jobs, but only three interested him. All were in different fields, and all offered management training programs. Although the job with Sears was the lowest paying of the three, it’s the one Jack took. “I figured if I really

busted my tail, I could advance quite rapidly,” he says.

And he did. He worked for Sears for ten years, living all over the country and becoming a group merchandise manager for Chicago, the company’s largest market. He ultimately spent 19 years in corporate retailing, working in upper management for companies like Target and County Seat. During scarcely more

for being an experienced, successful retailer, and his philosophy of what makes a store successful is simple. “It has all come down to one word,” he says. “Inventory--the right goods, the right place, the right time, the right quantity, and the right price. If you do these things right in retail, you are going to be successful. If you do even one of them wrong, the chances of being successful diminish.”

Over the years, Jack has also learned a lot about managing people. He tries to hire the smartest people he can find and gives them leeway when they apply their expertise and abilities to their jobs. Over the years, he has read many books about business. One that resonated with him was Good to Great by Jim Collins. “Get the right people on the bus, get them in the right seats on the bus, and ask the people on the bus where the bus should go. Empower them,” he summarizes. “I try to hire the smartest people I can find. The dumbest people are the people who just want to do what I tell them. People who have been in the same job at a company for twenty years—don’t you think they know more about it than I do?”

“Get the right people on the bus, get them in the right seats on the bus, and ask the people on the bus where the bus should go. Empower them.” than three years as vice president of stores for Waldenbooks, he helped the company increase from 600 stores to more than 950.

He had found his niche in retail, but he wasn’t finished yet. While Jack was in his late 30s, he’d set a goal--to be at the helm of a large, specialty store chain before he turned 40.

Soon he became the president of Genesco’s Retail Group—parent company to several shoe and accessory chains.

One word If he counts the time he spent selling men’s clothing while he was in college, Jack has been in the retail business since 1959. He has contributed to the opening of more than 850 retail stores. “I will get it right one of these days,” he jokes. Joking aside, Jack is known

Jack also enjoyed reading Start with Why

by Simon Sinek. He recalls taking over as

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president at Genesco, “I immediately began to change things, and I didn’t take the time to ask ‘why.’ I didn’t take the time to find out why things were the way they were before I changed them. It was a mistake. Things don’t happen by accident. There is a reason why companies do things or why people do things or why they make certain decisions along the way. Unless you find out why they did those things, your change or new ‘supposed’ solution is going to be flat-out wrong.” Over the years, he has distilled his business philosophy down to three sentences: “Always ask why. Treat each other with respect, not only as individuals, but for the knowledge they bring to the table. Practice the principle of body, mind, and spirit.”

‘Body, mind and spirit’ Jack borrowed the “body, mind and spirit” trio from the YMCA. His first job was cleaning out locker rooms at his local Y so he could go to camp on a scholarship. “I was twelve years old,” he says. “The YMCA was a big part of my life for many, many, many years. I discovered Jesus Christ at the YMCA. For many years, the Y was virtually my church.

“I believe in body, mind, and spirit—the three pillars on which the Y was built. I believe those are the pillars of your life. Take care of your body and don’t abuse it. Keep your mind constantly active. The spirit—you believe in the Lord. Your spirit is constantly with you. When I was about 12 or 13, I was one of those kids on the fence that could go either way. I credit the Y for keeping me on the right side of the fence.” To give back, Jack has raised over $35 million for the YMCA over his lifetime.

“Always ask why. Treat each other with respect, not only as individuals, but for the knowledge they bring to the table. Practice the principle of body, mind, and spirit.”

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Bringing out the best in others Jack has spent the latter part of his career growing and selling retail businesses. His first foray into this enterprise was in 1984, when he cofounded Eye Care Centers of America (now Visionworks).

He took the company public before selling it to Sears in 1987. He has acquired and sold several other businesses, including Baskins, which had a location in Conroe. (His move to Conroe coincided with this acquisition.) He spearheaded the store’s transition from a general department store to a western store, growing the chain from 15 to 31 stores before selling it to Boot Barn. During that time, he authored the chain’s motto--Every guest, every store, every day. “A chain has an obligation to deliver a consistent experience because your customers shop more than one of your stores,” he says. “They don’t expect something entirely different when they go from one to another.” Some stores can achieve excellence sometimes, he says, but “every

people up to the conference room. They have different jobs in the operation—some from the factory, some from the office. I talk to them about what they know and what they would do differently. I tell them, ‘You are now the CEO of this business. What are you going to do differently?’ Some of them stumble with that.

Some of them come up with some good ideas.”

guest, every store, every day is difficult.”

Along the way, Jack has developed his own definition of an effective leader. “I have interviewed many potential leaders, vice presidents and above, and surprisingly, the question many of them have stumbled over is ‘give me the definition of leadership.’ To me it’s a very simple answer--a leader is someone who brings out the best in others,” he says.

Jack currently travels to Montana one week every month as CEO of Montana Silversmiths, a company he and four other partners purchased in 2016. There, he likes to conduct what he calls “Uncle Jack talks.” “When I go to Montana, I almost always call six or eight

When he is not acquiring, growing, or selling businesses with Motivity Capital Partners, LLC, Jack enjoys golfing, reading—both novels and books about business—and spending time with his wife Delyce, whom he married in 2012. One day, he says, he might write a book. Jack is also the proud father of a son and a daughter, and is a grandfather of three.

Whether he is wearing his business hat or his family hat, however, Jack is the same person.

“You can’t be one way personally and another way professionally,” he says. “You are what you are.”

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The Garden Post

By Kim Bius

Creating the Tropical Escape As summer approaches, many of us begin dreaming of a tropical escape. Just the thought decreases the stress level, blood pressure, and brings a sense calm. A great way to bring the ambiance of the “islands” to your home is creating your own tropical escape.

You can create a tropical look by adding a few beautiful blooming accent plants, such as hibiscus and bougainvillea, or go all the way and create your own “tropical resort look.”

Do not be afraid…… go for color and lots of it. A lush queen palm in a large Mexican pot with blooming bougainvillea spilling from the base may just be the one accent you need to lend a “tropical air” to your patio space. If you want the whole deal, outdoor cantina bar, outdoor kitchen, waterfalls, lanai, pool, and lush landscape…get exactly what you want. Professional landscape designers can create amazing outdoor spaces in all ranges of budgets. If you would like to add a few tropical blooms to your patio or outdoor space, consider the following plants for hardiness, heat resistance, and “wow” factor.

Chinese hibiscus is a personal favorite. The large colorful blooms only last a day, but the profusion of blooms is amazing. Hibiscus range in size from 2’ max. on the miniatures to 6’, depending on the variety. Hibiscus, like other tropical plants, grow well in containers

that can be easily moved when the threat of hard freezing weather occurs. I prefer to plant in raised beds around the lanai; prune all back to 12” and cover with freeze cloth when temperatures approach 35 on a consistent basis. Leave the freeze cloth in place (it is water and air permeable) until spring, and your plants will be beautiful.

Hibiscus are the exception to the phosphorous rule and do best when fertilized with hibiscus food that has a very low phosphorous level. Never use Super Bloom, Miracle- Gro, or other high phosphorous fertilizers on hibiscus….this can prove deadly.

If “watering” is not your favorite activity, consider bougainvillea.

Bougainvillea are evergreen, thorny vines that redeem themselves in the broiling heat and drought by displaying hundreds of brightly colored brachts that resemble blooms. They love being rootbound with just enough water to keep the leaves from drooping. Overwatering will stop blooming and no amount of fertilizer will force bougainvillea into bloom other than lack of water.

Lush evergreen shrubs that bloom large clusters of orange/red blooms throughout the year, ixora make great accent plants, grow well in containers, and can be grown as a great hedge around a pool. Ixora can withstand

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The hardy sun loving perennial plumbago has all the traits we love. Beautiful blue blooms, deer proof, and super low maintenance, Plumbago grow “free-form” In large arching branches. A splash of sky blue gives any landscape a cool, tropical feel.

The large Swiss cheese foliage of monstera philodendron will vine and grow over 20’.

More cold tender than other tropical plants, but mulched heavily and covered with freeze cloth can survive many winters. Plant these at the base of arching palms to create a rainforest look. Philodendrons’ will need afternoon shade and will not tolerate direct summer sun after 1:00.

The queen of tropicals, plumeria have a cult following (many gardeners have risked customs to smuggle an exotic variety back to their garden). Only a 4” piece of stalk is needed to start your own plant.

Plumeria love a sunny location, with good water and plumeria food. They can be fussy, but nothing compares to the fragrance of a plumeria bloom.

Summer is well on the way, so have fun and enjoy the lazy days to come. Happy gardening everyone!

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Texas Talent Story by Amy Barnett Submitted Photos

Last month, Postcards Magazine had the exclusive privilege of debuting the new single of country artist Elle Townley on PostcardsLive. com. The song, “One Too Many Heartaches,” eloquently shares the idea – hearts may break, but there is always hope for healing. It’s a powerful message from a very young artist.

When you hear her voice, it is hard to believe she is only 13 years old. We visited with the 8th grade singer from Georgetown, Texas about her incredible path so far in the music business and where she hopes her journey will take her.

We often start by asking people to tell us about growing up, but you are still growing up. So, where do you call home?

And please tell us about your family.

I was born in Round Rock, but in 2018, I moved to Georgetown. I live with my mom and dad and have two older sisters. My oldest sister lives in England, and my middle sister is a senior at Texas A&M. I also have a gray cat named Ellie and a spotted one named Penelope.

When did music become part of your life?

I have been singing as long as I can remember. Friends and family would hear me sing and tell my parents they needed to get me into singing lessons. So, I took my first singing lesson at age 6, and I’ve been singing ever since.

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and in 5th grade I went to Nashville and had my first songwriting session. That’s when I realized and proved to myself I could do this.

I picked up guitar about three years ago. I’m always excited to get the chance to perform – it’s something I really enjoy doing.

So, your first writing session was in 5th grade?

Yes, I was 9 years old, so it was really nerve wracking to talk about deep feelings and put them into a song. But after that session, the rest of them were so fun, and songwriting is like therapy for me. So, it’s really easy for me to put my feelings down on paper now.

What do you like to write about?

I like to write about my personal experiences.

I try to keep them upbeat and fun, but still deeply emotional. I like to connect.

When was your first performance?

My first performance was at Round Rock Market Days, and I was terrified. I was 8

years old. But my parents gave me some good advice. They told me I shouldn’t let fear get in the way of doing what I love, and that’s singing. And seeing the faces of people that day changed my life.

Who are your musical influences?

I listen to so many different genres of music.

I really like country the best. I like old country, but I like some of the new stuff as well. My main influences would be, first, Miranda Lambert. First of all, she’s a Texan, so you’ve gotta love her. She has awesome lyrics. They are so descriptive, and she has a sassy attitude. I also love Hardy. He’s just an incredible songwriter and really paints a picture with his words. A lot of big artists cover his songs, so that’s really cool. And I love Carrie Underwood. She just delivers so much power, even in her softer, slower songs.

Has anyone ever told you that you sound like a young Kasey Musgraves?

My producer has said exactly that.

How would you describe your sound?

I listen to a lot of music, and I perform some

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also done a lot of competitions here in Texas.

I did the Old Settler’s Music Festival and won the youth talent competition. I get to go back and perform on the main stage in April. And I was a Top 5 finalist at the Houston Rodeo Rockstar competition in 2020 before it got shut down because of COVID.

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rock songs and some modern country and old country – so I don’t know if there is an exact genre that I fit into, but I would say contemporary country is the closet.

You’ve been singing for several years already. What do you consider your biggest accomplishments?

Let’s talk about the brand new single, which we were pleased to get to debut for you at PostcardsLive. com and our Facebook page.

The song is called “One Too Many Heartaches.”

I cowrote this song with Britton Cameron. It’s about how much it hurts to be heartbroken.

Originally, I wrote it about an experience with a friend, but when I took it to my cowriter, we put a romantic spin on the song. There is a line that says, “I will keep these walls down if I can keep you around,” and I really wanted to communicate that I will be vulnerable for that person if they promise not to hurt me; so that’s a really important line to me. So far, I’ve gotten great feedback.

My biggest accomplishment would be recording the singles that I wrote, but I have

What do you hope people feel when they hear the song?

This song has a dual meaning. I wanted the person I originally wrote this for to understand how much they hurt me, but I also want people to understand that there is hope. No matter how much your heart hurts or how bad it is, it will get better and heal over time.

Tell us about your friends.

My friends are really supportive of me. I am

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really glad I have the friends I do. It took me a while to find the right ones. They come out and support me at my gigs. I really love having them in my life.

I really enjoy studying Latin.

It is a really cool language because you can see what English is made from.

What musical goals have you set for yourself?

Best advice you’ve ever been given?

“I want to continue to grow as a songwriter and musician and master my craft, but one day I hope to be playing sold-out stadiums with everyone singing along with me to one of my songs. That would be my dream come true.

Everyone tells me to learn as many songs as I can – covers – and those will help me write my own songs, because you learn from those.

As a Postcards Texas Talent artist, let’s talk Texas. What are some of your favorite things about the Lone Star State?

You are so articulate.

It’s hard to believe you are in the 8th grade.

What advice would you give other young people who want to follow a dream?

There are so many amazing places in Texas. I really enjoy South Padre. The beaches are so peaceful, and I enjoyed the time with my family there. And you can’t go wrong with the barbecue in Texas. Black’s BBQ is so good!

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One of Conroe’s treasures is tucked away in Candy Cane Park. Formally named the C.K. Ray Recreation Center, locals simply call it The REC. The REC’s busy activity schedule and low membership fees reflect its commitment to serve the citizens of Conroe. (The facility was remodeled in 2010 and was renamed after C. K. Ray to honor his 30 years of service on the City of Conroe’s Parks and Recreation and Advisory Board. Ray remembered when the only thing the park had was one rose bush, a flagpole, and a swing set.)

The REC is open from 5:00 AM until 9:00 PM on Monday through Thursday.

It closes at 8:00 PM on Friday. Saturday’s schedule is 7:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The center is closed on Sunday. Recreation and aquatic memberships are available for only $25 a month for Conroe residents; $32 a month for non-residents. No contract is required. Discounts are available for seniors, students, special needs, retired military, and government employees. A household of four Conroe residents pays only $55 a month; non-residents pay $69. There are approximately 3,000 paid members.

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The full-fitness facility has something for everyone. It offers two racquetball courts, a gymnasium, locker rooms, a cardio fitness room, a child care room, a weight room, and fitness classes for all levels. The cardio fitness room is equipped with elliptical trainers, treadmills, and upright recumbent bikes. The weight room has a variety of machines and free weights.

In addition to fitness classes, The REC also offers special interest classes such as gymnastics, karate, and dance. Those activities require extra fees.

Fitness classes suitable for adults, including seniors, begin at 8:00 AM and include Zumba, Pilates, and Yoga. About 35 classes are included in the membership fee. All needed equipment is provided.

Instructors offer modifications to participants’ fitness levels.

One of the most popular activities is Mary Martin’s dance classes for children.

Approximately 100 students ages 18 months to 16 years old are enrolled. Six-year-old Viviana Ocheh is wearing black ballet slippers and a black leotard. She watches dancers in the class before hers go through their routines.

“This is my first time. I want to be a good dancer.” Lisa Otwell brings her daughter Ava Robinson each week. She said, “The class is a mix of ballet, tap, and jazz. Miss Mary makes it fun for her. It’s not all work; they get a few minutes to freestyle.” Another mother said, “My daughter has been in dance since she was 18 months old. We’ve tried other places, but we always come back here. My daughter really likes Miss Mary. She makes it fun for them.” Gabi Kingsley said, “Miss Mary

The KidZone offers members valuable child care service for an additional fee. An experienced staff of college students and retired educators provide child care for children ages 6 months to 8 years old for two hours a day while the adult participates in activities at the center. Sara Vanwassehnova has been working part time in the KidZone for nine years. Noel Carmona, who also works there now, says “I’ve been coming to The REC with my brothers since I was 14. I love this place.”

Gymnastics will begin May 1 for ages 3-11 and will meet twice a week. Karate classes meet on Tuesdays and include instruction for white belt, yellow to red belt, as well as classes for adults.

is great. She’s no nonsense, but they listen to her and follow directions.” Her daughter Arden is in the six-year-olds class.

In addition to weekly classes, the dancers perform at events like the Crawfish Festival and at two recitals a year. Their Spring recital is scheduled for May 14. The next recital will be in December.

“Pickle ball is one of the fastest growing sports,” according to Mike Cantu, who is the Recreation Center Supervisor. “Pickle ball is similar to tennis, but it’s played with a plastic ball and paddles instead of racquets. We have three courts, and thirty to forty people are here Monday through Saturday from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM waiting for courts.”

For water lovers, the Conroe Aquatic Center/ Waterpark has two year-round pools that are heated and covered. The Competition pool is 25 yards long and is heated to 82 degrees. The other pool is 25 meters long and is heated to 85 degrees.

The water park has zero depth entry and interactive play structures. There are five water slides and three pavilions that have chairs and tables around the pool. It is in demand

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Facility membership is not required to purchase a Water Park Season Pass; however, active members get a super-discounted rate.

The REC also serves special needs individuals.

Edie Lara expressed her appreciation for the Recreation Center this way, “I work with intellectually and developmentally challenged individuals, helping them get exercise and develop social skills. I’m so glad the Center has reopened after Covid, because our clients really need it. They use the exercise equipment, play basketball in the gym; sometimes they want to play racquetball.

The REC center is an important part of the community.”

A small group of men who “do little exercising,

but lots of socializing” sit at a table near the coffee pot. Glenn Ehlers, a Vietnam veteran says, “The coffee’s free, and we can come here and forget our problems. We learn something every day from one another. I’m a retired insurance agent.” He nodded to the man across the table from him. “That fellow’s a retired dentist.”

The Activity Center is a separate building.

It hosts Rock Steady boxing, one of the two fastest growing programs according to Mike Cantu. Rock Steady is a non-contact boxing program for adults diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. There are several classes each week for varying ability levels. Dr. Carly Wilson, described by one participant as “an encouraging angel” directs physical therapy activities for participants. She and the other

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The classes also encourage social interaction with peers.

The Activity Center comes alive on Friday nights for the senior dances. For only $5 per person, about a hundred seniors ages 55 and older can spend an evening dancing and listening to music provided by a live band that changes every week.

The Senior Center at 1202 Candy Cane Lane is open Monday thru Thursday from 8:00 AM1:00 PM. Seniors socialize by playing games, painting, crafts, bingo, and movie days.

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Plans for 2022 include expansion of Conroe’s Parks and Recreation facilities. The City of Conroe has purchased the former YMCA near the South Loop and plans to open the location as the Westside Recreation Center. It will include a gymnasium, a pool, a fitness center, and new racquetball courts.

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Perks of Having Pets and the Similarities Compared to Humans As we honor National Pet Month, let’s take a look at some of the keys and benefits of owning pets.

Most people today consider their pets to be members of their families. New research suggests dogs may be more like us than we thought.

The Arizona Canine Cognition Center at the University of Arizona found that dogs and 2-year-old children show similar patterns in social intelligence (even more so than children and chimpanzees) when cooperative communication tasks were evaluated. They wanted to evaluate whether there is a superficial similarity between kids and dogs or if there is a distinct kind of social intelligence seen in both species.

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The investigators were surprised to see that the animals were a lot less eager to work for food when their owners were not present than when they were. Researchers conclude a caregiver’s presence is critical for a pet to act in a confident manner.

Children develop social skills by taking care of pets. Benefits of children owning pets include: contributing to the child’s self-esteem and selfconfidence by developing positive feelings towards pets; developing trusting relationships with others if they have a positive relationship with the pet; as well as developing non-verbal communication, compassion, and empathy.

Different purposes served by pets include:

1) They can be safe recipients of secrets and private thoughts--children often talk to their pets like they do to their stuffed animals; 2) They provide lessons about life, including reproduction, birth, illnesses, accidents, death, and bereavement; 3) They can help develop responsible behavior in the children who care for them; 4) They provide a connection to nature; 5) They can teach respect for other living things.

One blogger noted other commonalities between humans and pets to include that both: experience the world consciously; maintain a social life; are clean, intelligent; have feelings, have self-perception; develop diseases; and remember faces.

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Mustard Seed Moments

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The Power of Praise The story of Paul and Silas in prison at midnight (from Acts 16) holds some powerful, but often overlooked lessons.

A mob quickly formed against Paul and Silas, and the city officials ordered them stripped and beaten with wooden rods. They were severely beaten, and then they were thrown into prison. The jailer was ordered to make sure they didn’t escape. So, the jailer put them into the inner dungeon and clamped their feet in the stocks.

Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner fell off! The jailer woke up to see the prison doors wide open. He assumed the prisoners had escaped, so he drew his sword to kill himself. But Paul shouted to him, “Stop! Don’t kill yourself! We are all here!”

The jailer called for lights and ran to the dungeon and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. Then he brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”

I think the earthquake moment so grabs us that we miss a couple of things. First, take notice of how bad their circumstances were—severely beaten, inner dungeon, painful stocks. Second, their response? PRAISE! We don’t read of them asking for rescue or focusing on their PLIGHT. They were focusing on their GOD…and that appears to have generated quite a response that changed their circumstances. Could you stand for things to be shaken up a bit in your life? Praise His name, and may His power be revealed in marvelous ways. From the song “Praise the Lord,” a portion of the chorus: For the chains that seem to bind you Serve only to remind you That they drop powerless behind you When you praise Him.

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936-448-1200 Dr. Bonnie J. Cameron and Mark Soveral, A.B.O.C. May 2022 | Postcards Magazine: Lake Conroe Edition

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