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Beautiful People
It probably comes as no surprise to learn that people who are attractive by social norms enjoy many advantages in life. They are generally perceived as being more intelligent, healthier, and happier. This one really surprised me – pretty people… Continue reading
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Take Jesus with you to work
I deeply appreciate a job well done, finished with the aim of being the best possible. One of my regrets in life (we all have them, don’t we) is the kind of student I was in my high school years.… Continue reading
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The Acceptable Sin?
(One from the archives, a reminder for this day) The sign stood along the highway, proudly embellished with an American flag, declaring – “Bill’s American. English spoken here.” The owner of the service station was playing off of the fact… Continue reading
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Do you know His Providence?
Just about every Christian has days when faith wavers under the weight of frustration or disappointment. Life falls apart in spite of our best efforts and we wonder “Does God know what He’s doing?” Sometimes His plan emerges quickly and… Continue reading
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Praying like you mean it!
When you pray, for yourself and for others, for what do you ask? Do you pray specifically, making direct requests? Or, are you prayers filled with churchy words, a string of ‘hallelujahs’ and ‘thank you, Jesus’ phrases that mean little… Continue reading
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Follow your heart
How many times have you been told – “just follow your heart”? Sounds right, doesn’t it? We will not live with much joy if we choose to dutifully slog through this new year doing whatever someone else tells us to… Continue reading
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Who Are YOU?
At the outset of 2024 have you taken some time to think over what you hope for, what you want to accomplish, what needs to be strengthened, what needs to be repaired? I do not do New Year’s Resolutions because… Continue reading
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That is how you stand firm
I wrote these thoughts 8 years ago today, just a few hours before Bev died. As I thought about that day I found the devotion that I wrote that morning while in great anguish. The words are still true and… Continue reading
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What makes the difference?
Let me pose a question that might make you uncomfortable. Are you a Christian from the inside out? Perhaps you do not understand the query. There are millions of people who do “Christian” things – going to church, able to… Continue reading
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The Heart of Christmas
The streets were crowded last night with Christmas shoppers. As I inched along in the traffic, I smiled inwardly and wondered how many were remembering the heart of Christmas at the moment, or were they just irritated by the long… Continue reading
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