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The Loneliest Place On Earth

We attend church regularly. We have lived many different places and have gone to many different churches. I have noticed that church can be the loneliest place on earth. Oh, most churches make the appropriate efforts to appear friendly and welcoming. But spend some time in the church and you may find that most ofContinue reading “The Loneliest Place On Earth”

Memorable Words

Some people make a living by conducting seminars or giving speeches. Their words are memorable as they help people in their endeavors. I can recall a few times when someone other than my children or grandchildren was actually influenced by words that I said. Words of encouragement tend to stay with people, as do wordsContinue reading “Memorable Words”

Putting It All Together

Suppose you receive a box from an unexpected source. You open the box and find hundreds of pieces and one drawing of what the finished product should look like. You scan the pieces and the drawing and decide that you want to put it all together. However, you think that you know how to putContinue reading “Putting It All Together”

The Angels Declared, “Peace on Earth”

The holiday season is in full swing, with the Thanksgiving feast tomorrow, Christmas decorations going up, and Christmas carols playing everywhere. We all know the theme of Christmas as “Joy to the World” and “Peace on Earth”. But somehow, the source of this joy and peace, that is the saving grace of Jesus Christ, isContinue reading “The Angels Declared, “Peace on Earth””

Toxic Relationships

I don’t know about you, but I am discouraged by all the angry, hurtful, and unforgiving words that I hear on a daily basis. Yes, some of them are directed at me, but most are published by some form of media. Many, even, come from our leaders, who quite honestly should be setting a muchContinue reading “Toxic Relationships”

Gifted to Serve

We tend to glorify the gifted person. The athlete who is extremely talented and successful is honored with accolades and awards, along with large sums of money. The talented actor or actress is wooed by an adoring public. The successful businessperson is honored in a variety of venues. But all these honors and most ofContinue reading “Gifted to Serve”