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Real Help for Real Living

Welcome to the Real Help for Real Living podcast brought to you by Rev. Tony Marciano, President/CEO of Charlotte Rescue Mission.To learn more about Charlotte Rescue Mission, visit: https://charlotterescuemission.org

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  1. 199

    It Didn’t Make Sense – But It Does

    The “Gist” of the article – Sometimes things don’t makesense.  It is when you apply faith that you are able to see what you can’t see with your eye.  You can only see it with your heart.

  2. 198

    Was He A Pharmacist Or An Angel ?

    The “Gist” of the article – When the unexpected happens, don’t quickly dismiss it as a coincidence.  It may be an angel showing up in human form.

  3. 197

    I Misunderstood When My Wife Offered Me Italian Bread

    The “Gist” of the article – It’s too easy to think you heard what someone actually said, when you’re really heard what you thought they said

  4. 196

    I Insisted On Picking Up My Wife At The Airport

    The “Gist” of the article – Sometimes, to get your point across,  you have to make a dramatic statement that you are not who you used to be.

  5. 195

    I Love the Adults in a Charlie Brown Cartoon

    The “Gist” of the article – Be the calm voice and show dignity and respect to someone who made a mistake. It is too easy to show disrespect or demean someone when they dosomething wrong.

  6. 194

    We Remember

    The “Gist” of the article – We honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11.

  7. 193

    What Was I Looking For In A Job? I Told Them…

    The “Gist” of the article – Work is ordained by God.  See how your creative side can shine when youpartner with God.

  8. 192

    I Listened To My Gut and Didn’t Make The Purchase

    The “Gist” of the article – Listen to your gut.  There is a part of our brain that can’t explain a feeling we have.  We justknow.  We can’t put words to it.  Don’t ignore that “gut check.” 

  9. 191

    I’ve Gotten Better At Ax Throwing

    The “Gist” of the article – It’s too easy toremember the hurt others have inflicted on us. Rather than using harsh words or the silent treatment to punish them. Learn to bury the ax. Understand the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation.

  10. 190

    I Saw This Trick On Shark Tank

    The “Gist” of the article – Confidence doesn’tgrow by thinking ourselves into doing new things.  Courage isn’t something that can be injectedinto you.  We have to try newthings.  When we do, it sends a messageto our brain, “I can do that.”

  11. 189

    My Cardboard Boat Taught Me An Important Lesson

    The “Gist” of the article – Be careful choosing thefoundation upon which you build your life. It will determine the trajectory of how it is lived.

  12. 188

    They Stood Against All Odds For A Vision of What Could Be

    The “Gist” of the article – Our founding forefathers, inwriting the Declaration of Independence , would create a republic as an experiment in self-government. We have to be involved to keep  freedom alive.

  13. 187

    It Was The Worst Decision & the Best Decision

    The “Gist” of the article – While I made a bad decisionpainting my cell phone case, one of the best decisions I made was marrying mywife.

  14. 186

    There Are Some Things We Need to Remember

    The “Gist” of the article – As we celebrate Memorial Day, there are so many stories of unsung heroes who quietly, but significantly changed the outcome of WW II by their actions.

  15. 185

    My Washing Machine Ate My Sock (Or Did It?)

    The “Gist” of the article – We’ve all accusedsomeone of doing something hurtful without having all the facts.  The next time that happens, rather thansaying or doing something you’ll regret; pause and calm down. 

  16. 184

    My Phone Is Working, But The Ringer Won’t Work

    The “Gist” of the article – Work friends sometimes go away when you leave or retire.  Build your life around those who are going to cry at your funeral.          

  17. 183

    I Screwed Up Fixing My Storm Door

    The “Gist” of the article – We need to be flexible whenothers give us a perspective we disagree with in order to get to the bestpossible answer.

  18. 182

    I Don’t Want to Become a Curmudgeon

    The “Gist” of the article – Following the rules won’t putyou in a right relationship with God. Only Christ can do that.         

  19. 181

    I Appeared in a Commercial for Insurance

    The “Gist” of the article – Is your need to fix others about you and your need to feel important or significant.        

  20. 180

    I Made My First Grilled Cheese Sandwich; Ever

    The “Gist” of the article – You have to step out of your comfortzone to reach your potential.        

  21. 179

    The Football Team Was Invisible In The Snow Storm

    The “Gist” of the article – You may not see yourblind spots.  They are real and holdingyou back.  Let me encourage you toaddress them.       

  22. 178

    I Got a “D” in Geometry Class in High School

    You need a three-fold cord to keep your marriage strong. Let God be that third cord.      

  23. 177

    I Did Some House Cleaning On My Phone

    The “Gist” of the article – Guard who you allow into yourheart.  Be sure they are speaking hopeand life.    

  24. 176

    She Wasn’t Just Annoyed, She was Rude

    The “Gist” of the article – While there are “rude” people inthis world, Christmas is a time that God shows us kindness to us, calling us to Himself.

  25. 175

    It Started Innocently With A Vacuum Cleaner

    The “Gist” of the article – Starting is easy;  finishing is hard.  Push through when everything in you says, “I’drather quit.”  You are worth it.  

  26. 174

    Oops, I Forgot To Take Off The Cap

    The Gist of the article - The good news of God’s love is simple.  When we remove our efforts of being good, we receive His gift of being righteous.    

  27. 173

    I Need You to Jot Down Three Things

    What to do to turn around your life and find happiness in the midst of living in the difficulties of this world.   

  28. 172

    They Never Saw It But It Was There Every Time

    The “Gist” of the article – As a Christ follower, making theworld a better place for others is  “showing off” Christ to the world.  

  29. 171

    Before There Was GPS, There Was…….

    The “Gist” of the article – Just like you trust the voice inyour GPS that you can't see, you can trust a God who you can’t see      

  30. 170

    I Still Drive As If I Have Drum Brakes

    The “Gist” of the article – Don’t let yesterday’s badexperiences create triggers for you in the world you move in today.     

  31. 169

    I Stayed for All the Wrong Reasons

    The “Gist” of the article – Be careful about making majorlife decisions based on other people staying in your life if you decide not to move forward with the plans you have for yourself.    

  32. 168

    I was fired-As a volunteer-Before I got started

    The “Gist” of the article – Don’t chase people who walk outof your life, disrespect you, don’t return texts or calls or give you the silent treatment.   Show yourself the respect you deserve.  

  33. 167

    She Was Either A Good Actress or It Was Real

    The “Gist” of the article – My hardened heart softened whenI sensed the actress in the movie wasn’t just portraying a part.  It was real in her life.   

  34. 166

    I Stopped Going the Wrong Way On The One Way Street

    The “Gist” of the article – I’ve learned to value myself bynot pursuing relationships that are only “one way, ” i.e. I initiate the connection but there is no response from the other person.  

  35. 165

    Was Caleb an Angel?

    Sometimes God shows up in unusual ways to show Himself real to you

  36. 164

    Got to or Get to - Either Way It Doesn't Sound Like Fun

    The “Gist” of the article – Do you “Got to ….” or do you “Getto….”  How you express that can set yourattitude about that task or that day.       

  37. 163

    It Sounds Really Bad; It Tastes Really Good

    Don’tlook at the challenges of life as things to avoid.  Embrace them. It is there you will grow.      

  38. 162

    I’m Not Stubborn, I’m “Undeterred”

    The “Gist” of the article – These are the stories of how Godshowed up in unique ways during my years as President/CEO of Charlotte RescueMission.     

  39. 161

    My Charging Cord Was Draining My Phone

    Healthyrelationships are designed to energize you, to bring out the best in you.  They are not designed to drain you.    

  40. 160

    Don’t put a Dental Brush in Your Phone’s Charging Jack

    The “Gist” of the article – Sometimes out best thinking canget us in “Big” trouble.  How do we pauseto avoid the pain of making mistakes we may regret.   

  41. 159

    My Car Got Dizzy Trying to Follow the Lines

    There are many things that pull for your attention. Many are good. How do you focus on the one thing that is about the vision for your life?

  42. 158

    There Was An Easier Way To Get Around The Accident

    Don't follow the crowd. Be true to yourself, your values, your conscience, even if that means you stand alone.

  43. 157

    The Longest Two Minutes of Your Life

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  44. 156

    Bury It In The Back Yard

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  45. 155

    I Lost the Battle of the Leaf Piles

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  46. 154

    We Lost our Joy

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  47. 153

    It Wasn’t What It Really Was

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  48. 152

    An early Thanksgiving gift for Liz

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  49. 151

    It Wasn’t What We Were Expecting Part 2

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  50. 150

    It Wasn’t What We Were Expecting

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Welcome to the Real Help for Real Living podcast brought to you by Rev. Tony Marciano, President/CEO of Charlotte Rescue Mission.To learn more about Charlotte Rescue Mission, visit: https://charlotterescuemission.org

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