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Dear Lord, Can I Touch His Hand?

by John Smid | Dec 1, 2010 | LGBTQ Related Content, MyLifeStory

This is an article I wrote based on an experience I had way back in 1986. I want to re-share it because it reflects on a significant life altering experience that laid a foundation for many, many years of vocational ministry. “John, this is World AIDS Day.  In...

Incredibly Beautiful, Grandpa’s “300” – 1965

by John Smid | Nov 12, 2010 | John's Car Blog, John's Current Blog, Through the Windshield of My Life

1965 Chrysler 300 – Grandpa’s Beauty Came Into Our Driveway In 1965, my grandpa and grandma came to visit us in Omaha driving up in a brand new 1965 Chrysler 300 four-door hardtop. This car was an awesome beauty to behold. Outside it was deep wine...

A Dream Come True, A Nightmare that Wouldn’t Go Away – 1964

by John Smid | Oct 29, 2010 | John's Car Blog, John's Current Blog, Through the Windshield of My Life

Through the Windshield of My Life What? A Convertible? In our driveway? 1963 Oldsmobile, F-85, Cutlass Glamorous new look behind the wheel! The F-85 instrument panel is completely restyled, places all gauges for quick and ready reference. New “Delcotron” generator...

Finding love through a 1959 Cadillac

by John Smid | Oct 22, 2010 | John's Car Blog, John's Current Blog, Through the Windshield of My Life

This is a series of reflections on my own life that I hope will encourage you to think about yours. Many of us have things in our lives or activities that are energizing for us. Sports, hobbies, maybe places or memories that are really special to us that came from our...

An Unspoken Hero in a 1959 Buick LeSabre!

by John Smid | Oct 15, 2010 | John's Car Blog, MyLifeStory, Through the Windshield of My Life

This is a series of reflections on my own life that I hope will encourage you to think about yours. Many of us have things in our lives or activities that are energizing for us. Sports, hobbies, maybe places or memories that are really special to us that came from our...

My Dad and a 1953 Oldsmobile

by John Smid | Oct 8, 2010 | John's Car Blog, MyLifeStory, Through the Windshield of My Life

Through The Windshield of My Life A Reflection of My Journey Through the All American Automobile I am beginning a series of reflections on my own life that I hope will encourage you to think about yours.  Many of us have things in our lives or activities that are...
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