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An Ugly Valentine
My place of devotion is in the swivel chair in the den. As I swivel it around to the back yard, I can see through our glass door. Beyond our pool and the fence surrounding it is a cluster of … Continue reading
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A simple tale of (bottle and can) Redemption-
Its funny and ironic how a seemingly “small” and rather insignificant action or gesture can leave an indelible mark on numerous people. The following is a true story about my Grandmother, who unfortunately is no longer with us. May she … Continue reading
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It all began with a love note
Forty-one years ago, I was a naïve 19-year-old just beginning life’s journey. I do not like to brag but I was the poster child for naïveté. I had a few ideas about life but too few to make me a … Continue reading
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Where in my schedule did January go?
I take a certain amount of well deserved, if I say so myself, pride in keeping to a well organized schedule; my to-do-list. If it is on that list, I am going to do it, regardless of the difficulty attached. … Continue reading
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Historical Christians to learn from- Part 1
As I get closer to a book launch in early March, myself and my co-author are learning a lot about what people are telling us are the most influential Christians of all time (since the Apostles). Its been a great … Continue reading
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Tagged Chemnitz, Melanchthon, Pope John Paul
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Giving credit where credit is due
I am rather old-fashioned in some areas of my life, which I do not intend to upgrade to current standards. I do not believe in changing something unless it really needs to be changed. A crazy phobia is going around … Continue reading
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Trying to go somewhere, I ended up nowhere
It was one of those weeks where, if I accomplished anything that delicious slice of information has completely eluded the tiny gray cells floating in my cranium. It is not as if those little gray cells had anything else to … Continue reading
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In life, an “account at the bank” can be a relative thing
God does not make grandmothers like He once did. At least not like MY grandmother. Grandmother never trusted such things as banks with her money. Someone once told my grandmother, “If you would put your money in the bank, they … Continue reading
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Tebowing?
He drops back and looks for an open receiver. No one is open, so he decides to keep it. He gets to the five, the four, the three, TOUCHDOWN!! We have all seen this scene and know what follows there … Continue reading
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Tagged christian life, evangelism, mission, perseverance, tim tebow
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How do we become the “salt and the light” of the world?
Why, via the “Salt and Light Institute” -of course ! http://www.saltandlightinstitute.org/ Here is a brief caption from their home page- “We are a non denominational, non sectarian institute dedicated to providing foundational education opportunities consistent with God’s Word to the … Continue reading
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Some amazing words for the New Year
Every year somebody, who does not really have a life, comes up with words that should not be used during the New Year. I am not sure where this started but it just goes to show that there are a … Continue reading
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Fellowship and Biblical Community
I had many all-nighters preparing for final exams throughout my college years. I would have my notes memorized and acronyms in place to ensure that no stone was left unturned when it came test time. I would be reading my … Continue reading
Tidbits and Musings, from January-
While trying to arrive at a relevant and interesting topic for this month, I decided that it might be nice and different to toss together a number of various (and maybe disjointed) thoughts that are on my mind: It appears … Continue reading
Here we go again; the art of redundancy
Forgive me if I have said this before, but, “Happy New Year.” It may be the epitome of redundancy but I have given this greeting for 60 years and I mean it as sincerely this year as I have all … Continue reading
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If You Can’t Resolve ‘Em, Perfect Last Year’s Mistakes
An old year is fading and a new year is upon us again. Each year I go kicking and screaming into the New Year, and not because I am against change. My pants pocket is full of change. I simply … Continue reading
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