HA!!! Scars…yes, I collect them too! And what an experience you had at 7 yrs of age. Gave me the chills reading it.
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Welcome to the community @Freeclear, great intro.
I cracked up about the scars myself. 
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Hello, first time posting, longtime lurking/reading WEB.
I practice dentistry in west Texas, I graduated from Texas Tech University, and attended dental school at Baylor Hospital in Dallas.
WEB has been my go-to site for learning ,and understanding The Word. Hats off to Brandon and his staff for putting together this site.
I’m limited on time today, but will add to my post in the following days, i look forward to engaging with everyone on this board.
God bless us all,
-Mark
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Happy to see you joining in the community!! It’s definitely my go to place with like minded people! God bless!!
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Welcome aboard Dr. Mark!
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What was your first job? I worked part-time with my parents in a local distribution plant while attending school.
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Have you been pleasantly surprised by anything lately? Well, I recently moved to the Netherlands, and I must admit that I am blown away by differences to the United States. They focus on being as healthy as you can here in the Netherlands. Many people ride bikes as their primary transportation. Not as many options for junk food, or you have to spend an expensive amount of money to have it shipped to you. And people are so kind. Perfect strangers will speak as they pass on the street.
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What’s something you want to do in the next year that you’ve never done before? I would like to finish reading the bible from cover to cover for the first time. I am close. I think have eight more books to read.
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What’s your favorite place you’ve ever visited? Anywhere in the mountains. God’s glory is always beautiful to see!
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What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard? Let Go, Let God!
For me learning I can’t control everything has been the hardest life lesson so far. While I have always believed, I never completely comprehended letting God into my life by sharing decisions until recently. Your life is your decisions. I had to understand that every decision I make is a reflection of who I am and my relationship with God. -
Do you collect anything? I do not collect anything, but I am working to acquire books that will help me study the Father’s Word, and learn more about history.
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When did you become a Christian? I began working in that direction when I was a young child. Then as a young adult, I went through the ceremony of being saved and baptized in a church. But I realized I messed up and I needed to correct that. Of course, there were a few years in between that realization. Being young and dumb is easy, you don’t always realize playing follow-the-leader can lead you down a bad path. So I began studying for myself around 2009, and feel as though I am more of a Christian now, than I have in the years before.
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Got any phobias you’d like to break? None that I am not already working through with the Father’s help.
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Got any favorite quotes?“Do something today, that makes tomorrow better” --Matt Carriker
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What are your hobbies? I enjoy taking a walk in the afternoon when is quite and cool. I enjoy taking pictures of the birds and other wildlife. Being almost spring flowers are beginning to spring up. I’m excited to photograph them when they begin to bloom. God’s beauty.
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How long have you been a reader of our site? I discovered this site several years ago. I have been an on and off reader for about five years at least.
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Really enjoyed what you shared with us , thank you 
Hope your having a good day/night 
Thank you! I hope you are having a blessed day
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Welcome! My day going good so far thank you. We are getting our winter storm now so hopefully not alot of snow lol
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I miss pastor Murray. I still listen to him from time to time. Welcome Amanda
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Welcome! Wow the Netherlands!! I don’t want to even leave my own state! 
And I agree 100%…once you build that personal relationship with Jesus, your life changes! Keeping Him involved with everything you do. All glory be to God! What a gift!
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What was your first job?
Detailing heavy equipment. -
Been pleasantly surprised by anything lately?
More people are pursuing peace! -
What’s something you want to do in the next year that you’ve never done before?
Being interviewed or interview someone on a podcast and do some dirt biking. -
What’s your favorite place you’ve ever visited?
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What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard?
It’s a quote…Duty, then is the sublimest word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more; you should never wish to do less. -
Do you collect anything?
Books and old sketches that I did ages ago. -
When did you become a Christian?
When I was 13. -
Got any phobias you’d like to break?
being disliked and breaking my reputation. -
Got any favorite quotes?
It’s the loneliest feeling in the world-to find yourself standing up when everybody else is sitting down. To have everybody look at you and say, ‘What’s the matter with him?’ I know. I know what it feels like. Walking down an empty street, listening to the sound of your own footsteps. Shutters closed, blinds drawn, doors locked against you. And you aren’t sure whether you’re walking toward something, or if you’re just walking away. -
What are your hobbies?
Biking and podcasting
Bonus!
- How long have you been a reader of our site?
I read it about a year ago but just now came back to it.
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2025-06-06T07:00:00Z Hello, my name is Chuck Madere and I live in Redwood City, California. I am now 77 years old and since I can remember I have been a Christ-man. For those that know their real age will tell everyone who ask that we all got are start at conception. As of today, I am a retired man that spend most of my time reading and working in my shed. The sad part of my life is that I am a care giver for my wife that suffers from Dementia. This something that consumes all my life. Lynda my wife does not know anything or anybody from her life. This includes parent; siblings; or me for that matter. I will take care of her till I can’t. More later.
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Prayers sent for you Chuck.
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Thanks Cozar for reading and including me in your prayers.
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Hey Chuck, great to hear from you. You’ve been a reader for more years than I can remember.
It’s truly heart breaking to hear about your wife. I know that’s a tough situation for the both of you. My family sends our prayers for you as well brother.
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Chuck,
I know what you are going through. My mother fell to this terrible disease. It consumed my father and makes you feel helpless.
Prayers sent for you and your family.
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Praying for you and your wife. I lost my father to dementia so I totally understand your feelings. Stay strong chuck 
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Hi Chuck. My prayer for you is that our Heavenly Father will give you strength during difficult times. I was a paralegal in my younger years and a caregiver for the elderly for nine years in my fifties. You will receive many blessings in heaven for your loving care of your sweet wife.
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Hi everyone. I have been reading this site , World Events and the Bible for several years now. I was brought up as a Christian by godly parents. I have a wonderful husband, and one daughter and one grandchild. I am the youngest of seven siblings, one of which has passed away. In my 30s I became anxious to know why there are so many different denominations with different doctrines. I asked God to show me truth and I have been on that quest ever since. In my younger years, I worked as a paralegal. Four of my brothers are lawyers and my father suggested I go to paralegal school. I can’t say I enjoyed that line of work. I was very involved in my child school during her elementary years. In high school the schools don’t need parents so I thought in order to honor God I would become a caregiver for the elderly. I can tell you I truly loved that job! The people you care for become your extended family. One gentleman, Mr. Tracy, lived to be 101 years old. He was truly every bit a part of my family. A brilliant man with his PhD from Georgia Tech in engineering. He was blind and we read all day long. I can tell you my IQ increased Dramatically with all the reading we did. Lol I am now in my late 60s and still learning from our Father s word.
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