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I Was Raised in Church, But Jesus Set Me FreeLife

I Was Raised in Church, But Jesus Set Me Free

I grew up in church.

By Clay · 2026-06-16
The Triple A Recipe: Loving Your Husband the Way He Was Designed ForLife

The Triple A Recipe: Loving Your Husband the Way He Was Designed For

There’s something I’ve learned after 28 years of marriage that no book, podcast, or counselor could have fully taught me—it’s this:

By Clay · 2026-04-06
How to Tell a Story That SticksLife

How to Tell a Story That Sticks

Every great storyteller knows there’s a rhythm to good communication — a beginning, a middle, and an end. But when you strip it down to the basics, storytelling

By Clay · 2025-10-10
Muscadines and Scuppernongs – Nature’s Best Wild FruitLife

Muscadines and Scuppernongs – Nature’s Best Wild Fruit

Muscadines and Scuppernongs – Nature’s Best Wild Fruit

By Clay · 2025-09-24
I Thought I Had Allergies and Anxiety for 15 Years — Turns Out, It Was NicotineLife

I Thought I Had Allergies and Anxiety for 15 Years — Turns Out, It Was Nicotine

For 15 years, I lived with a strange combination of symptoms that never quite made sense.

By Clay · 2025-08-04
Stop! Don’t Use Soap on That Cast Iron Skillet!Life

Stop! Don’t Use Soap on That Cast Iron Skillet!

Why Proper Care Makes All the Difference

By Clay · 2025-05-10
What a Handshake Really Says: The Psychology of Turning a Hand OverLife

What a Handshake Really Says: The Psychology of Turning a Hand Over

It’s a simple gesture. Two men meet. Hands reach out. Grips tighten. It lasts maybe two seconds. But in that moment, a surprising amount is communicated — espec

By Clay · 2025-04-30
Ummmm, No: The Art of Speaking with PurposeLife

Ummmm, No: The Art of Speaking with Purpose

I don’t remember who told me. Maybe it was my college speech professor. But… this has stuck with me for 30 years. Even my own kids have said, “You have long qui

By Clay · 2025-01-11
Why we celebrate the 4th of July.Life

Why we celebrate the 4th of July.

Hey everyone, let’s dive deep into why we celebrate the 4th of July. It’s more than just fireworks and barbecues—it’s about the birth of our nation and the figh

By Clay · 2024-07-04
The Urgent Need for Reproduction: Understanding Birth Replacement TheoryLife

The Urgent Need for Reproduction: Understanding Birth Replacement Theory

In a world where technology and innovation often dominate headlines, a fundamental aspect of our existence quietly faces a critical challenge: birth rates. The

By Clay · 2024-07-04
Good, Cheap, or Fast: Which Two Should You Choose?Life

Good, Cheap, or Fast: Which Two Should You Choose?

Let’s talk about something every project manager, business owner, and even DIY enthusiast has faced at some point – the old “Good, Cheap, or Fast” conundrum. Yo

By Clay · 2024-06-26
The Only Way to Win with a Narcissist Is Not to Play Their GameLife

The Only Way to Win with a Narcissist Is Not to Play Their Game

NOTE: I am not a licensed psychologist or therapist. This article is purely based on my personal experiences. This should not be taken as expert advice. Seek a

By Clay · 2024-03-05
How to Be the Go-To Person for People to CallLife

How to Be the Go-To Person for People to Call

In our interconnected yet often isolating modern world, being someone’s go-to person for advice is a unique role that combines the responsibilities of a confida

By Clay · 2024-02-01
Cut and Run: How to Know When to Let Go of Something or SomebodyLife

Cut and Run: How to Know When to Let Go of Something or Somebody

In life, we often face challenging decisions about when to persevere and when to let go. The age-old nautical phrase “cut and run” serves as a powerful metaphor

By Clay · 2024-02-01
How to Have an Amazing Date Night with Your Spouse for $0-10Life

How to Have an Amazing Date Night with Your Spouse for $0-10

1\. Set the Scene

By Clay · 2023-08-28
Democracy, Republic, and Constitutional Republic: A Comparative ExplorationLife

Democracy, Republic, and Constitutional Republic: A Comparative Exploration

What is Democracy?

By Clay · 2023-06-25
A Brief History of Timekeeping: From Sundials to Atomic ClocksLife

A Brief History of Timekeeping: From Sundials to Atomic Clocks

Have you ever found yourself wondering how we actually know what time it is and who came up with the concept of timekeeping? As it turns out, timekeeping has be

By Clay · 2023-05-05
The most useful book Clay has ever read.Life

The most useful book Clay has ever read.

To start this off, I would like to say this article is about the most useful book I have ever read that isn’t the Bible. The Bible is #1. This book is a great b

By Clay · 2022-08-11
A great truck bed cover is worth every penny.Life

A great truck bed cover is worth every penny.

UnderCover Ultra Flex Hard Folding Truck Bed Tonneau Cover

By Clay · 2022-08-07
The best seasoning on the planet.Life

The best seasoning on the planet.

Slap Ya Mamma

By Clay · 2022-08-05
The only 3 things in the world with real tangible value.Life

The only 3 things in the world with real tangible value.

Firearms & Ammunition

By Clay · 2022-08-04
Clay’s top 5 favorite movies of all time.Life

Clay’s top 5 favorite movies of all time.

Inception (2010)

By Clay · 2022-07-26