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There’s a scene in the movie “Apollo 13” that happened in real life when the spacecraft appeared to be coming apart at the seams. The...
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Sep 16, 2023
Learning from God's Designs
The following article is an except from “Marketplace ... a public media outlet that produces broadcast shows, podcasts, digital reporting...
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Sep 8, 2023
Good Enough?
One of the almost universally painful memories of childhood seems to be the fear associated with “choosing up teams” to play some game. ...
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Sep 2, 2023
The Sin of Murmuring
(Num. 14:1-3) "So all the congregation lifted up their voices and cried, and the people wept that night. And all the children of Israel...
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Aug 25, 2023
In His Image
In Genesis 1, we read a story that showcases the ultimate power of our God. If you have not had a chance to read the creation account in...
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Aug 19, 2023
16 Tips to Live Happily
Learn to laugh with others, and at yourself (Proverbs 17:22). Spend time with older people; learn from their wisdom (Proverbs 19:20)....
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Aug 12, 2023
Be Friendly :)
Over supper a friend told me about going into a specialty store with the intent to buy a very expensive item. However, the shop owner...
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Aug 9, 2023
The Failure of Hedonism
Hedonism is defined in the Merriam-Webster online dictionary as: “the doctrine that pleasure or happiness is the sole or chief good in...
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Jul 30, 2023
Liberty
The Smithsonian Museum, in Washington D.C., has an exhibit entitled “The Price of Freedom.” Artifacts and photos from many of the armed...
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Jul 22, 2023
Who is God?
How God is described in the scriptures is fascinating. Just read through these examples for a very rich study. Many of the labels are...
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Jul 16, 2023
Trees Teach
Trees are a huge part of God’s great creation and can teach us many things about living. Here are some lessons we can learn from them. We...
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Jul 9, 2023
Boring
I've heard that the ultimate religious “no-no” right now is for worship to be boring. Hmmmmm. What makes something boring? While...
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Jul 1, 2023
Old Things New Again
There is going to be a lot of loud conversations regarding the US Constitution. Most of us do not spend time discussing “substantive due...
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Jun 24, 2023
Fixing Conflict and Making Peace
I took an old fan to a repair shop this week. The bearings were worn out and the fan had too much friction to work properly. All moving...
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Jun 17, 2023
Fathers
Very recently a friend and I began to reflect on our own fathers in the course of just regular conversation. We shared stories of...
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Jun 11, 2023
Generations and Challenges
Every generation is different from those who lived before. My grandmother was born almost two years exactly before the first powered...
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Jun 4, 2023
Being in Good Hands
People who live in Alabama don’t need to be reminded of how quickly life can be ripped apart by tornadoes. The damage from storms long...
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May 28, 2023
Some Thoughts on Marriage
Almost all people want/need companionship - but not all people want to be married. There’s a lot at stake in marriage. It’s a serious...
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May 20, 2023
Life in the Coop
Asked to name the most fearsome beasts around, lions, tigers and bears would surely come to mind. However, there are other fearsome...
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May 13, 2023
"Watch Out for This"
Paul wrote a warning message to Timothy (2 Tim 3:1-5). It’s clear that the apostle intended to describe a horrible society that had...
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