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Week 25: Go Take a Hike

Week 25: Go Take a Hike

Today, I took a hike. Not a little kid hike, where you walk for five minutes and call it a day (apologies to little kids). And not a military hike either, when you trudge for thirty miles in -15˚ weather through two feet of snow. No, this was a nice friendly, lovely hike (even though we didn’t take enough water); just long enough to get tired out, but just short enough to allow you to … Read entire article »

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Week 24: A Day with Chuck

Week 24: A Day with Chuck

I thought that my family went to Florida to have a good time (if you’re a kid) and to unload some stress (if you’re a parent). That’s partly true, but the main reason we came to he Sunshine State was to see the man I met with today, Chuck Germany. That shows you how much my dad thinks of Chuck as a person; and after my time with him today, I’m starting to share his … Read entire article »

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Week 23: A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

Week 23: A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

They say that a fool and his money are easily parted. Through experience, I have found this to be quite true. Even though most people wouldn’t consider themselves “fools”, they do fail to do certain things that would save them money, and soon find themselves separated from their wages. So you may ask; how does one avoid playing the part of the fool? Well, that just happens to be what I learned today, when I … Read entire article »

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Week 22: Hello Tonight

Week 22: Hello Tonight

There is only one word to describe what happened yesterday; INCREDIBLE! You may ask, what did I do that was so amazing? I’ll tell you. I spent the day with Alan Knowles, President of Dove Ministries International, otherwise known as DMI. That may not seem “incredible” in and of itself, but there’s more. Thanks to some really good timing, yesterday just happened to be the day that DMI brought Chris Tomlin and TobyMac to town … Read entire article »

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Week 21: No, TVCU Is Not a University

Week 21: No, TVCU Is Not a University

I entered today a bit mixed up on what would happen. At first, I thought I was going to some big University. “Today, David, you’ll be visiting TVCU with Mr. Jeff Holley.” It sounded like a University. I mean come on, BYU, FSU, LSU, TVCU, right? But no. “And by the way, that stands for Tennessee Valley Credit Union.” Hmm. A credit union. Kind of like a bank. (Actually it … Read entire article »

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Alan Knowles

Alan Knowles is the Superintendent of the Department of Support Services for Hamilton County Government. He is also the President of Dove Ministries, Inc. Educated at Trevecca Nazarene University, he is actively involved in his local church Eastwood Church (Ooltewah) as a Student Ministries Advisor, Chair of the Servant Leader team, member of the Finance and Operations Team and also as the Operations Administrator. He has been married to Tina for 22 years and has two children, Chelsey (20) and Coulter (18). Professional Experience 1980-1986 Law Enforcement 1986-currentDove Ministries, Inc 1993-current Hamilton County Government Community Involvement East Hamilton Ruritan Club: 2006-2008 President Ruritan: 2009 Treasurer Ruritan: 2010-current Projects Chair Hobbies Do-it-yourself projects: I love Lowe’s, Home Depot, Northern Tool & Tractor Supply; Lawn care. I have four acres to play with! Cars: Just finishing up restoration on a 1981 Camaro Z28 Two … Read entire article »

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