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“Why I’m Not A “Christian”
In 2008, Andy Gonzalez got an invitation that changed his life, and his worldview as a Christian. After receiving a phone call from Missionary “Bush Bunny Brenda”, Andy Gonzalez agreed to travel to Mozambique, Africa. Though he paid his own … Continue reading
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No Matter What – Yes I Can Hear You Now
There are a lot of technological advances that we enjoy every day. I enjoy blow drying my hair via a gun-shaped air spitting apparatus versus the old here-sit-under this-hot-bucket-thing until your hair is fried. In magazine ads for the old bucket dryers … Continue reading
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A Thread of Compassion
Growing up with a pastor-father, I knew the book of James inside and out. At least I thought I did: control the tongue, ask the Lord for wisdom, and remember not to merely listen to the Word but to do … Continue reading
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Freedom Isn’t Free and Neither is Throwing Stones
Three years have passed as this country watched with their eyes glued to the TV about the Casey Anthony case. I am aware most of you have had enough of this, as have I. Now the trial is over and … Continue reading
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Why Did Moses Have to Die on Mount Nebo?
I have always found it difficult to accept the fact that Moses, arguably the greatest holy man in the Old Testament, was not allowed to finally enter the Promised Land. All due to, what I gathered as, a relatively small … Continue reading
Thoughts on Discipleship
Thoughts on Discipleship One Sunday I visited a church other than my own. Up front to my surprise, on the platform speaking, was a woman named Bev. I’d met with her weekly for Bible Study and prayer some time … Continue reading
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No Matter What – Get It Together!
I spare no shame when it comes to some of my silliness as well as someone else’s. Of course it is much easier talking about the someone else’s. Is that wrong? Just kidding. I like to check every now and then and make sure my readers are paying attention.
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The World’s Worst Bridesmaid
Our daughter is at the age when her friends are getting married. She has already been in one wedding; the wedding that changed her mind about being in other weddings. The expensive gowns, tuxedos and cake couldn’t keep the couple … Continue reading
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Let Love Be Your Foundation
I recently heard a story where a parishioner at a church felt ostracized because of a decision she and her husband made. This couple had been together for a few years and decided to marry. She chose … Continue reading
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No Matter What – Don’t Be A Bluebird
The morning proceeded to beat up on me. My shower caddy decided to send my shelves of shampoos and soaps crashing down on me. My lunch was nuked too long and by the time I got to work I was already dangling from my last nerve.
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Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a day we remember those who have fought for our freedoms and paid the ultimate sacrifice. My view of this day has drastically changed over the years. It is sad to confess but I use to take … Continue reading
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Seeing My Town Through God’s Eyes
The clergy and lay leadership of the eight churches of our denomination planned a Community Day of Outreach for our city. This was something I believed would be a positive thing to do and a good use of … Continue reading
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A Walk in the Past
The Craig Reunion The ties that bind us come from all different sources. One of the most important is family heritage. I know that because mine is rich in history and tradition. I have a greater appreciation for the … Continue reading
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No Matter What – Safe But Crazed!
Is it really safe practice in having such protection that you have to attack the item with a knife? Doesn’t that kind of distract from the whole safety goal once a knife has to be introduced into the picture?
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The Signs of Easter
It was the mid 1980’s that Easter began to mean something real to me. The movie “The Ten Commandments” with Charlton Heston and Yul Brynner was made in 1956 when I was a year old. Watching it at that time … Continue reading
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