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"Christian" Politics
An editorial in Christianity Today (March ’08 issue) carries the title, “Hating Hillary.” It thoughtfully raises the issue of how Believers should engage in political discourse. After reading it, I asked myself, “Do we leave our Christian convictions behind when… Continue reading
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Abuse of Power
The video showed a middle-aged woman in police custody. She was accused of driving while intoxicated and was resisting the officer’s directions, but she was not threatening him. Apparently he lost patience with her. We see his hand reach up… Continue reading
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The Good Pain
Gabby Gingras, age 7, is incapable of feeling any pain. She runs headlong into a table, bounces off, falls down, and gets up to run off without even a whimper. A blessing, right? Think again. When she was teething, Gabby… Continue reading
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"Got-to’s" to "Get-to’s"
Do you perceive your responsibilities as obligations (got-to’s) or opportunities (get-to’s)? A simple shift in perspective can make a big difference in attitude and performance! If a person chooses to think – “It’s Monday. I’ve got to go to work!”… Continue reading
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The REAL Deal
Fraud abounds on the Internet! Just about daily, I get emails that tell me that Mrs. Woeful’s husband died leaving her with $25 million and that if I will just send her my name, address, phone, and bank account information,… Continue reading
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Misplaced hope?
I sometimes think that life would be easier ‘if only…’ –I had more money,I lived in Colorado,I could be 30 again, orthe food I like wasn’t fattening. (The last one is just for laughs!) We look for hope in so… Continue reading
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Passed By on the Other Side
The woman on the phone was crying softly. Sally (not her real name) said she had not eaten in two days and that she had fallen and broken her arm the night before. Her list of woes was long, as… Continue reading
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Confusing MIght With Strength
Power is a major theme in our world, isn’t it? Politicians build coalitions seeking to exercise greater power. Nations are armed to the point of bankruptcy. Punks on our streets have more guns than ever before. Lawsuits are common. Conflicts… Continue reading
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Critics – a blessing or a curse?
Film critics regularly tell us if a movie is worth our $8. Is a film a ‘must see’ or a ‘don’t waste your money’ snooze? Are there flaws in storylines, poor editing, and bad writing? One thing about movie critics… Continue reading
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Which goal – success or significance?
Bob Buford is a businessman who lived for success. Around the age of 14, he determined that he would enter the business realm, along side of his mother who owned media outlets, build a solid business and make money. He… Continue reading

