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Have We Forgotten Something?
Christian, this post is specifically aimed at you I. Thought I’d let you know right up front so there’s no wondering about it. And, I am NOT saying we shouldn’t defend ourselves, our loved ones, our neighbors or our nation. I am merely asking some questions. Have we forgotten something? What are we thinking about…
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Will The Leaders Please Lead?
Remember the day when leaders said things like “the buck stops here”(Truman) and “when you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat” (Reagan)? And they meant it? How about this one from General Douglas MacArthur? “A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and…
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What’s With All The Shootings?
I find it very disturbing, all these shootings taking place in my hometown. What’s going on, anyway? Maybe there are too many guns on the streets of this fair city. Maybe. Perhaps there aren’t enough police officers on patrol. Maybe. And I suppose it’s possible that all these shootings are the President’s fault. After all,…
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The Runaway
This is a story about a young kid, an eighth grader, who began running away from home as a way to cope with trouble; trouble as he saw it. Relationships at home, problems at school; trouble with a capital T. His first attempt at running away happened early one morning about 5 a.m. He followed…
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Are We Hypocrites?
I’ve heard it said throughout my life, “Christians are hypocrites.” “I’m not going to visit THAT church because they’re a bunch of hypocrites.” Merriam-Webster’s definition of hypocrite: “a person who claims or pretends to have certain beliefs about what is right but who behaves in a way that disagrees with those beliefs.” Of course we’ll…
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Good Things Happen To Bad People
The question has been asked millions of times. “Why do bad things happen to good people?” Some, in an attempt to demonstrate their deep understanding of things beyond their comprehension, only make matters worse with their pat answers. Here’s a classic response: “Well, you know God works in mysterious ways His wonders to perform.” Of…
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A Precious Little Life
Today I had the privilege of holding my brand spanking new great niece. Maddie Lewis. What a pretty name. What a pretty little girl. I was the one rocking her as she celebrated her 12th hour outside her mommy’s tummy (pictured above). All I could do was stare at her, with tears in my eyes,…
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What’s Your Nickname?
A lot of people have nicknames; names they’ve earned or possibly a name that describes them well. Some nicknames are funny, while others are given out of spite. There was a guy in my army basic training unit they referred to as “chicken bones” because that’s how skinny he was. I’ve had a few…
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God’s Veterans
Today is Veterans Day, and I’d like to salute all of you who have served or are presently serving in our country’s military. Thank you for your service. I’d also like to take a moment to mention some other veterans who, many times, are overlooked. To say thank you to a number of people who…
Jan Grace
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Jan Grace 