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Daily Bread- “The Lord’s” December 10, 2018It doesn’t take much to notice that getting “inked” is very popular these days. Some tattoos are so small that one barely notices them. Others—from athletes to actors to everyday people—have opted to cover much of their bodies with multi-colored inks, words and designs. The trend seems like it’s here to stay, a trend that netted $3 billion in revenue in 2014 […]Arthur Jackson
- Steadfast Love December 9, 2018“I love you!” my dad called out as I slammed the car door and headed into school. I was in sixth grade, and for months we had played out basically the same scenario every morning. We arrived at school, Dad said, “Have a great day! I love you!” and all I said was “Bye.” I wasn’t angry with him or ignoring him. I was simply so wrapped up in my own thoughts tha […]Amy Peterson
- Home December 8, 2018Recently a friend who sold homes for a living died of cancer. As my wife and I reminisced about Patsy, Sue recalled that many years ago Patsy had led a man to faith in Jesus and he became a good friend of ours. How encouraging to recall that Patsy not only helped families find homes to live in here in our community, but she also helped others make sure they […]Dave Branon
- “The Lord’s” December 10, 2018
- Daily Journey
- Views of Creation December 10, 2018One of my favorite views is from atop the arch of the Harbor Bridge in Sydney, Australia. Since the BridgeClimb officially opened in 1998, more than three million people have ascended to the apex of the iconic structure to view the stunning city.Roxanne Robbins
- Can, Can’t December 9, 2018“I can’t do this math,” the bright little boy declared.Tim Gustafson
- Learning Another’s Song December 8, 2018During my master’s degree studies, I attended a church with people from many different nations and ethnic backgrounds, where we often worshiped by singing songs in various languages. One year for Christmas the choir director asked me to teach the other choir members a carol in my native Romanian language. Tears streamed down my face when we sang it on Christ […]Estera Pirosca Escobar
- Views of Creation December 10, 2018
Category Archives: culture
Ash Wednesday
ASH WEDNESDAY Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of the Christian season of Lent. Lent comes from the Old English term for “lengthen.” As Easter approaches the amount of daylight grows longer. More than a thousand years … Continue reading
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The Donkey and the carrot….
out of more than 800 post the number 1 requested post by far the most popular ever is “the donkey and the carrot…” so I am repeating it for those that do not know about it or do not sheach … Continue reading
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Some Talk the Talk, but may Stumble Walking the Walk…..
SOME TALK THE TALK, BUT MAY STUMBLE WALKING THE TALK A man was being tailgated by a stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard. Suddenly, the light turned yellow, just in front of him. He did the right thing, stopping at … Continue reading
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the Devil’s Beatitudes
THE DEVIL’S BEATITUDES If the Devil were to write his Beatitudes, they would probably go something like this: Blessed are those who are too tired, too busy, too distracted to spend an hour once a week with their fellow Christians … Continue reading
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The Seed…
In the Far East the emperor was growing old and knew it was time to choose his successor. Instead of choosing one of his assistants or his children, he decided to do something different. He called young people in … Continue reading
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Moments in life….
There are times in this life when one of these 9 statements apply to each one of us. So let them now be reminders that Minister to us….. “Moments in Life” 1. There are moments in life when you miss … Continue reading
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A STORY TO MAKE US THINK
A STORY TO MAKE US THINK Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His … Continue reading
A Dozen Timeless Ways to be Happy!
A Dozen Timeless Ways to be Happy! Our passions, expectations, life experiences, and even our personalities all contribute to the level of happiness we experience in our lives. No matter how you define happiness for yourself, there are certain universal … Continue reading
ALWAYS LOOK ON THE INSIDE
ALWAYS LOOK ON THE INSIDE I remember reading a story once about a man who was exploring some caves by the seashore. In one of the caves he found a canvas bag with a bunch of hardened clay balls. It … Continue reading
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SPECIAL BEATTUTUDES for those who work with special people
SPECIAL BEATTUTUDES for those who work with special people BLESSED ARE YOU who take time to listen to difficult speech FOR YOU help us know that if we persevere, we can be understood. BLESSED ARE YOU who … Continue reading
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