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Nothing Stays the Same

Not long ago, I found my high school yearbook. It was like looking at a snapshot of life as it was over 50 years ago. As I glanced through the pictures, I realized that life as I knew it back then changed instantly the day I touched my diploma. All those classmates I had lived to impress, all those friends who promised to …

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YES!

In the early church believers would joyfully greet each other with a proclamation that was the foundation of their passion and their hope. “He is Risen.”  Followers of Christ would respond with a resounding, “He is risen indeed!” Here is The Ken Davis, New, Revised, Contemporary version of this. Occasionally on Easter someone will greet me with the wonderful ancient truth. “He …

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Signs of the Times

Signs are designed to catch our attention. They alert us to danger or promote some product. Some signs, however, defy understanding. The following are signs found in real life: On a bag of Fritos: “You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.” On packaging for a Rowenta Iron: “Do not iron clothes on body.” On a Korean kitchen …

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The Only Refuge That Will Not Fail

We all struggle with identity—who we are, why we are, and what we have to offer this vast, broken world. About the time we find a scrap of worth or significance, something happens to make us fully aware of how much we lack. A harsh word. A broken relationship. A blunder or failure. Then, in spite of our best efforts …

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Will You Help Me Change a Life?

This is my 17 year old granddaughter, Kialee. She has a once in a lifetime opportunity that will change her life forever and I feel privileged to ask you, my friends, to help make this possible. Kialee is praying for the funds to join her youth group on a mission trip to South Africa. Diane and I have contributed a significant amount …