Category: Encouragement
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Encouraged By The Beaver
Guest Author – Phyllis Grace I came across this link on Facebook today from Jerry Mathers, who was the star of the old TV show that began in the 50’s, Leave it to Beaver. He was sharing on the occasion of Gus the Fireman’s (Burt Mustin’s) date of birth. He told how he enjoyed working…
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Spurring Each Other On
Our pastor preached a great message today that stirred me up about this particular subject. He mentioned the importance of each of us spurring each other on, encouraging one other to be and do all God has for us. “Let’s see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out, not avoiding…
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Black History Month – A Catalyst For Unity
I’m ashamed to admit it, but I’ve been known to say things that are insensitive, reveal my ignorance of a particular subject, and are nothing more than stupid. A couple of my “prize” sayings have been regarding February’s Black History Month. I’m not a racist, but apparently I can be a little slow in figuring…
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God Is Pro-Choice
Last night, while watching the results come in from the Iowa caucuses, I happened to catch Mrs. Clinton as she gave her non-victory, victory speech. Among other things, she said she would continue to “protect women’s rights”, which is her way of saying “a woman’s right to choose.” That statement struck me differently than…
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The Great American Giveaway
Do any of you remember the now famous words spoken by a new president in his inaugural speech on January 20, 1961? The new president was a young democrat by the name of John F. Kennedy. The phrase? Just this: “My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you…
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Unofficial Presidential Poll
Just a day and a fraction before the 2016 Iowa Caucuses get under way. So in keeping with the times, and since everyone and their brother is conducting a poll, I figured I’d do the same. Only this one’s going to be a little different and, hopefully, a lot more fun. Yesterday my wife and…
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Where Are The Hardy Boys?
Remember back when Frank and Joe Hardy were the only super sleuths our country needed? Two teenaged boys, along with some of their friends, could outwit any criminal three or four times their age. Criminals came in all shapes and sizes, and were as diverse as the day is long. Jewel thieves, smugglers, counterfeiters,…
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We Must Have The Truth
Yesterday, as I turned on my iPhone, I got a CNN notification which read something like this: “Oregon standoff leader Ammon Bundy and others arrested, and one person killed in gun battle.” So, naturally, I tapped the link and read the articles. And others. And yet, more articles. Some by Fox News; you know, the…
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Jesus Isn’t A Republican
With only a week and a few days before the Iowa caucuses, I felt I needed to share this revelation with my friends, acquaintances, and maybe some not-so friends. Christian: you are under no obligation to vote for a Republican. Neither does it mean you are a heathen if you vote for a Democrat. There’s…
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Presidential Candidates: Iowans Will Remember Your Words
We Iowans have so appreciated the weeks and weeks you’ve spent in our wonderful state, allowing us to hear up close and personal all the wonderful things you will do for our nation, and our local communities, when you’re elected to the highest office in our beloved country. You tell us, over and over,…
Jan Grace 