Tag Archives: personal

Be Prepared

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Life doesn’t always go the way we expect. My mom used to joke, “If you ever want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans.” That’s not to say that God is cruel, but I suppose it’s like hearing a … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged faith, family, friendship, God, job, money, personal, real life, relationships | 5 Comments

What All Borrowers Truly Need

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

A wise king once said, “Are we not all beggars?” That begs the question: who are we begging from and what have we borrowed? I’ll answer that a little later. First, I’ve been hearing on the news about people worried … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films | Tagged blessings, debt, films, forgiveness, God, jesus christ, loan, money, personal, videos | 1 Comment

A Mortgage Was Burned and 3 Lessons Were Learned

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

For someone like me, throwing a party is hard. I’m not eager to make a public spectacle of myself, but I do love making personal connections with good people. My shyness is partly why it took me nearly three years … Continue reading →

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Eating and Breathing Are Such Luxuries

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

A few weeks ago, I got a fantastic tip from Jordan to analyze X2: X-Men United and see if it’s an example of Cinematic Chiasmus. I was excited to take a look at it. However, many things got in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged chiasmus, films, health, movies, personal, sick | 5 Comments

It’s Finally Happening

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’ve been on two concurrent journeys over the past 15 years. One involves joke-telling and the other involves homeownership. And both of them are about to collide next month in the best way possible.

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged books, debt, happiness, jokes, money, personal | 1 Comment

I Cannot Write Without This

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I have learned that I cannot write without something very special. The power I have with words is not something that is natural to me, but it’s a gift. And I’d like to share how I realized that by describing … Continue reading →

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An Experience in Patience I’ll Never Forget

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

From an early age, I was told I had a temper. There are probably many reasons that caused me to have this flaw, but I can’t blame anyone for it. It’s a weakness I’ve struggled to overcome all my life. … Continue reading →

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Miracle Accomplished

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’m happy to report that January 2025 came and went without any serious disasters, water leaks, appliance breakdowns, or anything else at my home. It just went smoothly. That is what I have been praying for, and it truly is … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged family, miracles, personal | 2 Comments

The Natural and Overcoming Addiction

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

In The Natural, Roy Hobbs is a gifted baseball player who wants to use his God-given talent to make a name for himself. However, he’s brutally shot in the prime of his life and forced to put off becoming a … Continue reading →