Jon Shonebarger

Lebanon, Nashville, Tennessee

Writer, Newspaper Columnist and Radio Program Speaker at Freelance

Writer & Newspaper Columnist for the Lebanon Democrat, Hartsville Vidette & Main Street Maury. Radio M-F https://t.co/q0K24WISzG 9CT

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IMPACThought of the Week: That repetitive question

3 days ago | lebanondemocrat.com | Jon Shonebarger

Decision making is part and parcel of our daily life. It has been commonly projected that the average adult makes 33,000 to 35,000 total decisions daily. From the moment you wake up to the moment you fall asleep your mind is fixed on problem solving. To further complicate the process, one decision will typically have a domino effect on previous intertwined choices.
IMPACThought of the Week: A retrospective talk

5 days ago | lebanondemocrat.com | Jon Shonebarger

You can count on your family and friends to bring up sentimental memories through pictures. Those photographic moments are forever archived. Pictures that, both embarrassing and flattering, tell a story that associates us with a place, a milestone or a relationship that was forged long ago. In a second of focus, we are jettisoned back. Whether by a Polaroid or a digital image, we wish that photograph could talk. The shared memory evokes emotion. The good ol’ days and the not so good ol’ days.
IMPACThought of the Week: A retrospective talk

6 days ago | lebanondemocrat.com | Jon Shonebarger

You can count on your family and friends to bring up sentimental memories through pictures. Those photographic moments are forever archived. Pictures that, both embarrassing and flattering, tell a story that associates us with a place, a milestone or a relationship that was forged long ago. In a second of focus, we are jettisoned back. Whether by a Polaroid or a digital image, we wish that photograph could talk. The shared memory evokes emotion. The good ol’ days and the not so good ol’ days.
IMPACThought of the Week: A retrospective talk

1 week ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Chris Gregory |Jon Shonebarger

You can count on your family and friends to bring up sentimental memories through pictures. Those photographic moments are forever archived. Pictures that, both embarrassing and flattering, tell a story that associates us with a place, a milestone or a relationship that was forged long ago. In a second of focus, we are jettisoned back. Whether by a Polaroid or a digital image, we wish that photograph could talk. The shared memory evokes emotion. The good ole’ days and the not-so0good ole’ days.
IMPACThought of the Week: A reflection of life

3 weeks ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Chris Gregory |Jon Shonebarger

I was privileged to have officiated the funeral of a dear friend recently. As an ordained minister of the Gospel, I have preached innumerable funerals for over 40 years. While the protocols of a funeral service have remained typically unchanged over the years, the preparation and delivery of the message have changed; at least for me. Over time, my pastoral services to the family of the deceased have also been for those for whom I have known personally.
A reflection of life

3 weeks ago | lebanondemocrat.com | Jon Shonebarger

I was privileged to have officiated the funeral of a dear friend recently. As an ordained minister of the gospel, I have preached innumerable funerals for over 40 years. While the protocols of a funeral service have remained typically unchanged over the years, the preparation and delivery of the message have changed, at least for me. Over time, my pastoral services to the family of the deceased have also been for those for whom I have known personally.
IMPACThought of the Week: Doing what you can

4 weeks ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Chris Gregory |Jon Shonebarger

The invitation to dinner had been humbly offered and eagerly accepted. A group of men arrived at the humble abode and bantered in casual conversation as the food was being spread upon the table. Simon, the householder, was a gracious host, providing a meal fit for a king. Having been mercifully healed from leprosy, he was grateful for the opportunity to demonstrate exemplary hospitality and heartfelt appreciation to Jesus and His company.
IMPACThought of the Week: The contingency plan

1 month ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Chris Gregory |Jon Shonebarger

Summer vacation had finally arrived, and another school year was complete. The exhilaration of having two months away from the classroom filled every fiber of my being. The chance to sleep in, to go camping and play with my friends had me imagining my best summer ever. On the first day of vacation, my sister and I went looking for adventure. We hiked a country road, carefully crossed a cow pasture and climbed over a barbed-wire fence in order to see several of our friends.
IMPACThought of the Week: Impossible dreams

1 month ago | mainstreetmediatn.com | Chris Gregory |Jon Shonebarger

Throughout the annals of history there have been iconic individuals who have inspired others to accomplish their impossible dreams. Their indomitable spirit, passion, energy and fearless acts stirred the spirits of people paralyzed by doubt and inaction. Their ability to awaken sleeping giants distinguished them; they were head and shoulders above their peers. Everything rises and falls on visionary leadership.
IMPACThought of the Week: Impossible dreams

1 month ago | lebanondemocrat.com | Jon Shonebarger

Throughout the annals of history there have been iconic individuals who have inspired others to accomplish their impossible dreams. Their indomitable spirit, passion, energy, and fearless acts stirred the spirits of people paralyzed by doubt and inaction. Their ability to awaken sleeping giants distinguished them; they were head and shoulders above their peers. Everything rises and falls on visionary leadership.