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Nov
02
Integrity

While driving to work recently, I was listening to a talk radio station.  It must have been a slow news day, because the talking head was discussing the “unwritten rules of life.”  Callers shared numerous examples of the important rules we should live by; you know, deep things like don’t strike up conversations while in […]

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Oct
02
TGIF

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” – Colossians 3:23-24 Thank God it’s Friday! It’s a phrase that over time has become commonplace in many workplaces. Many television characters, movies, […]

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Sep
19
Iridescent

I recently watched the movie “Flipped.” It is a Rob Reiner film based on the young adult novel written by Wendelin Van Draanen.  I must admit that I have never read the book and had no clue what the plot would be, except that it was “a coming of age romantic comedy.”  My main interest in […]

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Aug
30
Just Do It

Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without […]

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Jul
31
Here We Go Again

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6-7 At the conclusion of every school year many teachers find […]

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Jul
03
Remodeled*

Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus, whom heaven must receive until the time for restoring all the things about which God spoke by the mouth of […]

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Jun
15
Moments of Courage*

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me? – Psalm 56:3-4 Sometimes a picture needs no words to describe the power of the image shown.  While these photos are rare, when they come […]

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Jun
01
That’s Not Fair

“For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low […]

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May
02
The Four R’s

It’s May 1; the month where April’s showers pay off with those wonderful flowers (unless you live in the upper Midwest or on the East Coast where April showers were whiter than usual). But even with the lousy weather many of us have endured, the excitement of spring is finally in the air. This is most […]

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Apr
03
Sixteen Minutes*

“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” – Ephesians 5:15-16 There are certain movies that leave a lasting impression on us, introducing characters that you never forget. One such movie is the 1991 thriller, The Silence of the Lambs. […]

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