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Make a Connection

by Jim Denney, adapted from ANSWERS TO SATISFY THE SOUL: Clear, Straight Answers to 20 of Life’s Most Perplexing Questions “There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal. Nations, cultures, arts, civilizations—these are mortal, and … Continue reading

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A Lamp to Guide My Feet

Recently I have done a lot of pondering on the importance of reading our Bibles. Many Christians make this a priority, but many do not. There was a time in my life when I did not make it a priority. … Continue reading

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Casting out Sinners and Saints…

Right now, the church has a terrible reputation in American for being unloving and unkind to sinners.  I mean, we all fall short of the glory of God, so we don’t want to put anyone out, right?  Wrong. In 1 … Continue reading

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The Art of Forgiveness by Vicki Hinze

  We’ve all been wronged, and we’ve all wronged.  One would think that would make the art of forgiveness easier, and yet it is something most still resist.  We tend to remember every infraction against us, but to forget every … Continue reading

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How to Be Immortal

by Jim Denney, adapted from ANSWERS TO SATISFY THE SOUL: Clear, Straight Answers to 20 of Life’s Most Perplexing Questions “Show me, Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is. … Continue reading

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Nora’s Review of… THE PRINTED LETTER BOOKSHOP by Katherine Reay

  The Printed Letter Book Shop By Katherine Reay Publisher:  Thomas Nelson – Harper Collins Release Date May 14, 2019 ISBN# 978-0785222002 336 Pages     REVIEW: All bookish people will love this story. It’s fun, intriguing, has a mystery and … Continue reading

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Tips for a Refreshing Summer Vacation

Summertime is a popular time of year to take vacations. We look forward to our trip for many months. But even though vacations are a pleasant experience, they can be stressful as well. Here are some tips that might help … Continue reading

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When the Pressure’s On, Stay Loose

by Jim Denney, adapted from ANSWERS TO SATISFY THE SOUL: Clear, Straight Answers to 20 of Life’s Most Perplexing Questions Bob Griese quarterbacked the Miami Dolphins to three consecutive Super Bowl appearances, including two victories (VII and VIII), and an undefeated … Continue reading

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Freedom

Happy Independence Day! Today in the United States of America we celebrate the birth of our country in 1776. Although our country’s initial freedom occurred over two centuries ago, today our freedom is just as significant as it was 243 … Continue reading

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Happy 4th of July!

The Fourth has always been a fun time for our family.  From the time my kids were little, we would go to their Grandma’s house in Sacramento, ride our bikes and park under the huge fireworks display in California’s capital … Continue reading

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How to Turn Dreams Into Reality

by Jim Denney, adapted from ANSWERS TO SATISFY THE SOUL: Clear, Straight Answers to 20 of Life’s Most Perplexing Questions In April 1914, when C. S. Lewis was fifteen-and-a-half, he went with his father and brother to the Belfast home … Continue reading

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Nora’s Review of… BECOMING US by Robin Jones Gunn

    Becoming Us By Robin Jones Gunn (Book 1 – Haven Makers series) Publisher: Multnomah Release Date: May 7, 2019 ISBN# 978-0735290754 320 Pages Topics:  Friendship, Sisters, Domestic Life, Infertility, relationships,   About the Book:  From the author of … Continue reading

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Midyear Reflection

Reflection is one of my favorite things to do around the beginning of the year. I like to look back on the year that has ended to see the wonderful events that sprinkled the year. This could include accomplishments, fun … Continue reading

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The Ripple Spreads Wide

  Define lucky. I can’t speak for all, of course, but lucky is defined differently for different people in different situations. Sometimes luck is luck, and sometimes it is the result of some pretty intense effort—though, not necessarily on the exact … Continue reading

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Why Does God Allow It?

by Jim Denney, adapted from ANSWERS TO SATISFY THE SOUL: Clear, Straight Answers to 20 of Life’s Most Perplexing Questions In the 1981 movie Time Bandits, the satanic Evil Genius (played by David Warner) wreaks enormous carnage and destruction on … Continue reading

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