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Numbers from the Past…what do they mean?
2.91 GPA on 26.250 hours: Classes, General Chemistry; Freshman Composition; PE Activity – Golf, Concert Band, General Psychology I, Life and Teachings of Jesus, Intermediate Spanglish. 2.26 GPA on 21.75 hours…Of Note, PE Activity – Judo? Ah So… Listen ⇢
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A Father’s Pride, Undiminished
Tonight I write from Las Vegas—Paradise, Nevada, they call it—hunkered down at the Motel 6 on Tropicana. Life has a way of landing us in unexpected places while reminding us who we are. I am proud of all my children.Ben, my miracle son.Valerie, my daughter of strength and resolve.And Victor,… Listen ⇢
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Finding Home: Safety, Shelter, and Mercy
X marks the spot.Here. Now. With whoever is in front of us. HOME = safety, food, clothing, shelter.Transit PASS. Toilet Paper. Mercy.Forgive minor trespasses. Start small. Stay human.Love still works—one person at a time. #XMarksTheSpot #HOME #MercyWorks #Vegas Listen ⇢
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Chapter One:
The Static in the AirThe BMW E46 sat in the driveway like a sleeping predator, its Topaz Blue paint gleaming under the driveway floodlights. To most people, it was just a well-maintained machine. To Billy Jean Kat Wear, it was a responsibility.Billy Jean sat perched on the brick pillar at… Listen ⇢
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From Damascus to Antioch…with a Stop at Burger King
Some journeys line up so neatly you almost have to laugh. This desert run east—leaving Barstow, skirting the Mojave, and aiming toward Henderson—lands on King’s Day, Dolly Parton’s birthday, and just after a final, quiet visit to Loretta’s grave. If that weren’t enough symbolism for one tank of gas, there’s… Listen ⇢
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Heartbreak and Love: Dolly Parton’s 80th Birthday…I will always love her
Dolly Parton has been the soundtrack of my life. Her songs showed up right on time—when hope was thin, when love was strong, when the road felt long. From mountain hymns to working-class anthems, she sang truth with a smile and grace with grit. She taught us you can be tender and tough,… Listen ⇢
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I got my “Dutch” Uncle Doug to say “Fantastic”
It only took me an hour of non-stop talking… I cost him an hour of his life, but I accomplished my entire goal for the day…Isn’t that great? Whatever you do, don’t look up my Uncle Douglas Johnathan Wear, MD of Maryland. He is very proud of being humble… A… Listen ⇢
Meet Minister Charlie Wear
Minister Charlie Wear is a compassionate leader, elder advocate, and creative force dedicated to faith and service. As the head of All-In Ministries, he champions veterans, elders, and marginalized communities. A retired attorney, Charlie blends legal expertise with pastoral care, addressing issues like elder abuse and hospice support. An author and musician, he shares messages of hope through works like Confessions of a Dying Man and his upcoming album Salvation City. Rooted in faith, family, and Native American heritage, Charlie’s mission is to inspire transformation, foster community, and provide care to those in need, embodying Christ’s love in action.
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