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Apr
27
Adding Up

Life is filled with many interesting ironies.  Many things which seem to be straightforward and structured can at the same time be vague and open to interpretation.  Now let’s be clear – I am not talking about an oxymoron like “jumbo shrimp” or “honest politician.”  I am talking about things which are simultaneously rigid and […]

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Apr
05
Not Just a Number

Remember when you were a kid?  A lot of things were different back then.  The days were filled with joy and adventure.  Summers seemed to last forever.  You used to enjoy spending the day outside in the snow.  And perhaps the greatest of all childhood memories: you didn’t have to pay bills! Yep – things […]

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Mar
17
Firm Foundations

The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes. The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad. LORD, save us! LORD, grant us success! – Psalm 118:22-25 Ask any builder what is the most important thing […]

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Jan
04
Everything is Possible

…“Everything is possible for one who believes.”  – Mark 9:23 Every year during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve the television is full of “Year in Review” specials.  Maybe it’s because we live such busy lives and forget everything that happened over the past twelve months, but for some reason we find ourselves […]

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Dec
14
Misunderstood

Lord, you have examined me and know all about me.  You know when I sit down and when I get up.  You know my thoughts before I think them.  You know where I go and where I lie down.  You know everything I do.  Lord, even before I say a word, you already know it. […]

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Dec
04
Keep in Touch

“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.” – Luke 15:20 In recent years, we have witnessed this scene many times and in many venues:  a reunion of a family […]

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Dec
02
Then…

Ever have a day like this? Recently my wife celebrated the anniversary of her 18th birthday (but I won’t say which one).  It was on a Sunday and our plan was to attend an 8:30 am church service, get home and be ready to greet family members coming in from out of town with a meal and […]

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Oct
01
Do We Need to Know This?

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) As an educator, I have listened to many students and parents give me their best arguments about the value (or lack thereof) of homework.  I’m sure just mentioning this is probably causing […]

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Sep
21
It All Adds Up

I dislike math. Numbers, numbers and more numbers.  Now don’t get me wrong.  I am not saying that math isn’t important – I just don’t like it.  And with good reason! (I think)  My experiences with math have often led to problems.  In fact, I have stumbled upon an anonymous quote that really sums up […]

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Sep
04
The Devil Made Me Do It

Do you remember Flip Wilson?  For those of you from the “Google Generation,” he was a comedian whose career peaked in the 1960’s & 70’s.  Now I know that’s going back a while but if you do remember him you’ll probably also remember his famous tagline from his stand-up routine: “The devil made me do […]

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