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Merry Christmas!

n our Hallmark dreams, we often picture Christmas as a snow-covered, peace and joy-filled day. One where everyone gets along, the children are well-behaved, the know-it-all Aunt holds her tongue for...
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Stay or Go

On New Year’s Eve 2017, my husband and I were invited to a party across the street. Since it didn’t start until 8:30 p.m., we settled down in front of the television to watch a light-hearted...
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Last-Minute Gifts

A force multiplier is a factor or combination of factors that empowers a person or a group of people to accomplish more, and more effectively than without it. Prayer is our force multiplier, which is...
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Prayer is the Ultimate Force Multiplier.

A force multiplier is a factor or combination of factors that empowers a person or a group of people to accomplish more, and more effectively than without it. Prayer is our force multiplier, which is...
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The Foolish and the Wise

As I read today’s scripture verse, a short conversation comes to mind. I met a very accomplished physician. He was a nice man and easy to get along with, but he was used to being the smartest person...
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Who Was Simon the Tanner?

One of the first things my husband and I did when we became empty nesters was to go on a tour of Israel. It was awe-inspiring! Walking where the Bible stories took place brought them to life and...
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Every Star Brightens the Sky

When was the last time you gazed at a sky full of stars? I get the privilege of serving in the woods all summer at Camp Paradise. Evening campfires are always special for campers, but even more so...
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Leftovers

A few weeks ago, a friend of my husband's offered to donate some apples to the Care Center. He called a leader, who called another leader, and then an email went out to volunteers asking for help the...
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In Weakness Strength

Personally, I preferred roaming the still, empty book stacks of university libraries. At that time, my now thinning hair was long and scraggly. I was 18 when I asked myself, "What do you want to be?"...