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December 20, 2017 · 6:21 am

Is the Rapture Coming Tomorrow?

During the holiday season, we are taking a break from publishing new posts and reblogging the top 10 posts based on reader “hits.” This one was #9 for 2017,

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The world won’t end (Saturday), “but the world as we know it is ending,” David Meade, told the Washington Post in a recent interview.

Meade is a self-described “specialist in research and investigations.” Apparently, his doomsday claim has some people nervously eyeing tomorrow, September 23, 2017, as the beginning of catastrophic events that will begin to befall Earth. His claims have been reported in Newsweek, Fox News, the Huffington Post and several other media outlets.

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December 19, 2017 · 5:52 am

Redefining Marriage: Are Three Better than Two?

As we close 2017, we are reblogging  the top 10 posts of the year according to reader views. This one came in at #10.

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Adam Lyons says he’s “the luckiest man alive.” Why? Because the Londoner living in Austin, Texas,  shares his life with two girlfriends, Brooke Shedd and Jane Shalakhova who are bi-sexual.

Lyons, the father of Shedd’s, 2 year old , Dante, is now expecting a baby boy with Shalakhova. The May 18th New York Post article extols their relationship called a “throuple.” The three share parenting duties as well as the same bed. They’re quoted as saying “For us, three definitely works better than two.”

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December 15, 2017 · 6:56 am

“Who made off with Jesus?”

“Who made off with Jesus?”

This question was the lead sentence in a New York Times story several years ago. It seems that thieves broke into the building of the “Church of the Holy Cross” in Midtown Manhattan and stole a 200-pound plaster image of Jesus. It had been removed from a wooden cross that hung near the entrance of the building. Continue reading →

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December 7, 2017 · 7:26 am

Lessons From A Day of Infamy

It was 76 years ago that early on Sunday morning, December 7, 1941, Japan attacked our naval and airbase at Pearl Harbor. It was a surprise and unprovoked attack that propelled the USA into World War II. President Franklin D. Roosevelt called it “a date that will live in infamy.” On this anniversary of Pearl Harbor, there are several thoughts with spiritual applications that come to mind. Continue reading →

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December 5, 2017 · 8:04 am

Understanding Yourself

A crowded Southwest flight was canceled because of a mechanical problem.  A single gate agent was re-booking a long line of inconvenienced travelers.

Suddenly an angry passenger pushed his way to the desk. He slapped his ticket down on the counter and said, “I HAVE to be on this flight,”

The agent replied, “I’m sorry, sir. I’ll be happy to try to help you, but I’ve got to help these people first, and I’m sure we’ll be able to work something out.” Continue reading →

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November 28, 2017 · 5:50 am

10 Guidelines for Giving

Black Friday. Small Business Saturday. Cyber-Monday. These days following Thanksgiving have become familiar days known for buying. Getting good deals. And jump-starting the Christmas season.

What may not be as well publicized is today. Giving Tuesday. According to their web page, it is a “global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration.” Continue reading →

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November 23, 2017 · 6:17 am

My Shortest Blog Post Ever

While I intended to take off Thursday and Friday from blogging, I do want to share this important message with our readers. Continue reading →

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November 16, 2017 · 5:15 am

The Power of Positive Spiritual Thinking

Here’s a “throwback Thursday” post from over 3 years ago that I hope you will offer you some encouragement in times of challenge, trial, and temptation.

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Mind.BibleMany years ago Norma Jean gave me a little gift book entitled, “As A Man Thinketh,” by James  Allen.

It speaks to the power of thought.  The importance of putting into our minds good, wholesome and positive thoughts. And how our thoughts form our character.  Allen says, “thought and character are one.”

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November 15, 2017 · 4:59 am

Great Verses of the Bible: Matthew 6:33

 

By age 12 he was playing the French Horn. By 15, he was performing professionally with the great Jazz musicians of his era. He was the first black musician to break the color barrier in Hollywood as a composer. He’s earned 27 Grammys, including a Grammy Legend award in 1991. And he achieved notoriety for composing the score of The Color Purple. 

However, Quincy Delight Jones Jr has suffered a lot of trials in life. He’s been married three times. Endured an emotional breakdown. Survived two brain surgeries. And once faced a life-threatening surgery for an aneurysm. The surgeons said his chances of recovery were 1 in a 100. But he beat the odds. Continue reading →

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November 10, 2017 · 5:09 am

Honoring Veterans

Tomorrow is Veterans Day, although it is observed today as a holiday.

The day was originally known as Armistice Day when WWI ended on the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour. That was 1918.
In 1921 The United States laid to rest an American soldier, “his name known only to God”, on a Virginia hillside overlooking Washington and the Potomac. The site was called “The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier” which is located in Arlington National Cemetery. Continue reading →

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