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Written on my 2,555th day
Updated 3 months ago
Source: http://www.billycoffey.com/
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I’m nerdy enough to admit that the History Channel occupies much of the time I spend in front of the television. And despite the fact that lately it’s begun to focus more on the apocalypse than the past, it’s still quality viewing. You can learn a lot about the present by looking over your shoulder. You can learn a lot about yourself, too.
I spent an hour the other day getting a quick education on daily life in 1700s America. Fascinating stuff ...
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L.T. Elliot 3 months ago on Wordpress
Those moments when our sights are raised from the ground beneath us to the treasures around us, when our eyes are turned outward to the hurts of others rather than inward to our own, and when we realize for even the briefest of moments that the burdens of this world are as fleeting as the world itself.
Whatever you may be, Billy Coffey, you are wise. I love it here. Truly. I come and drink
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christy rose 3 months ago on Wordpress
My husband seems to think that the tv only has two channels too! The history channel and ESPN!
I am glad that you have made it to day 2,555. Here is to 2,555 more and just think how much wisdom you will have encountered by then!
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laura 3 months ago on Wordpress
My grandpa lived to be 100. When I turned 40 last year, my 12 year old told me, “just think, half of your life is over!”
wow. sobering thought. I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately about the story i tell with my life. In the end, the legacy that I want to leave is that of one who glorified God.
Thanks, Billy, for these thought provoking words. I’m glad
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*~Michelle~* 3 months ago on Wordpress
yikes…..if you would be considered an old man, then I would be decrepit or possible have rigor mortis settling in.
a harsh reality for me…..is that if I wasn’t saved by God’s grace, I am guessing I would not have made it to my thirties. And I make sure I thank God for every day he has given me since.
Praying you are on your way to feeling 100%!
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Joanne Sher 3 months ago on Wordpress
Powerful and poignant, as usual, Billy. Thank you – and praying for your health, my friend.
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Roxane B. Salonen 3 months ago on Wordpress
Billy, I’ve pondered similar thoughts before…about God putting us in this exact place and space at this particular time. We have more time than those in the past, perhaps — more time to screw up, too. It might not be the blessing it seems, though of course, it is, because each and every day is a blessing, and if we can recognize this gift, we can make good on it. May this day, this ... See all content
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Ginny (MAD21) 3 months ago on Wordpress
I’m glad you didn’t just “file this away under useless information.” We need whatever we can to keep thing in perspective. Remember what is important, and be thankful for every minute we have.
Thanks, Billy
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Cassandra Frear 3 months ago on Wordpress
I love your writing.
You’ve suffered. It has added a substance and validity to your words. The reader feels that something important is being said.
I hope you feel much better soon.
I, too, am living past the day I thought I might. God’s ways are mysterious.
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psstephens 3 months ago on Twitter
Written on my 2,555th day - http://bit.ly/F6c7j profound, Billy!Glad U R here!
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Heather of the EO 3 months ago on Wordpress
This is one of my favorites. I needed to read it today and I know I’ll need to read other days. It’s a print outable kind of post. Thank you, Billy.
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Jamey 3 months ago on Wordpress
As a parent who has lost a child I have learned that every moment of life you are given is a treasure. Many never get the chance to grow old and lose their lives much too early and yet many complain they are aging and worrying about that without realizing the gift of life they have before them. Every moment of life can be a defining one if we want it to be.
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gyoung9751 3 months ago on Twitter
It's not about the number of days. "Written on my 2,555th day" by @billycoffey. http://bit.ly/tCA8B
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Heather Sunseri 3 months ago on Wordpress
“Our moments shouldn’t be regarded as more of the mundane, but as opportunities to grasp a little more of heaven and a little less of earth.”
Thanks, Billy. This post is going to stay with me for a while!
I’m still praying! Hope you feel well soon.
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Mulled Vine 3 months ago on Wordpress
Carpe Deim, seize the day, etc. It is all very noble and warm and encouraging, but the reality is that we don’t know when we are going to die, so we have to pace ourselves with a sustainable existence that involves dull things like work and taking out the garbage.
I like the Brother Lawrence approach of doing everything, even the mundane, for God. That’s what makes the difference
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Boy Crazy (@claritychaos) 3 months ago on Wordpress
I’ve been ruminating on similar ideas lately. There must be something in the air.
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