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September 3, 2015 · 7:41 am

Do We Need Another Revolution?

Today is a special day in history for all Americans. On this day, September 3, 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed. It officially marked the end of The American Revolution.

Representatives of the United States, Great Britain, Spain and France met to sign this treaty which signified America’s status as a free nation. Britain agreed to formally recognize the independence of its 13 former American colonies. The boundaries of the new republic were agreed upon: Florida north to the Great Lakes and the Atlantic coast west to the Mississippi River. Continue reading →

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September 2, 2015 · 6:33 am

GREAT VERSES OF THE BIBLE: 2Corinthians 5:17

The second century theologian, Augustine, is generally regarded as the greatest of the early “church fathers.” His writings are classics. And he is often quoted.

However, Augustine, the future bishop, was not baptized until he was 32 years old. Prior to his conversion he engaged in a ten year illicit relationship. The story is told that one day following his conversion, he was approached by his former mistress. When Augustine saw her, he turned and quickly walked away.

The woman followed after him calling out, “Augustine! It’s me! It’s me!” Continue reading →

Stay Focused On Your Purpose

The Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the “Seven Wonders of the World.” It is called “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage.”

The Temple’s inspiration was supposedly based on the great love the Moguel emperor Shah Jahn had for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. When she died he was devastated. Grief stricken, he ordered this edifice erected as her final resting place. No expense would be spared in honoring his beloved. Continue reading →

WORD OF THE WEEK: REST

“The patients who came to my office never seem rested” wrote Dr. Richard Swenson in his book Margin. “Many people I meet look haggard and worn-out.”

“Often-used expressions of our society include active, busy, driven, fatigued, tired, exhausted, weary, burned out, anxious, over loaded, or stressed. But seldom do you hear our society described as “well rested,” observed Swenson. Continue reading →

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August 21, 2015 · 6:40 am

IT’S FRIDAY. BUT SUNDAY’S COMING! I AM The Good Shepherd

Philip Keller in A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 writes, “When all is said and done the welfare of any flock is entirely dependent upon the management afforded them by their owner.

“The tenant sheepman on the farm next to my first ranch was the most indifferent manager I had ever met. He was not concerned about the condition of his sheep. His land was neglected. He gave little or no time to his flock, letting them pretty well forage for themselves as best they could, both summer and winter.” Continue reading →

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August 20, 2015 · 6:05 am

Annual Anniversary Break

Tomorrow’s post will be the final one. Well, at least for the next week. Two or three times a year we take a break from blogging.

This next week is one of those times. Norma Jean and I will be celebrating our 47^th wedding anniversary on August 23^rd. So it’s a good time to enjoy a little R & R.

Two years ago when we took our anniversary trip, she asked, “You’re not going to do your blog on this trip are you?” Continue reading →

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August 19, 2015 · 6:52 am

GREAT VERSES OF THE BIBLE: Romans 5:8

Tony Campolo tells the true story of two men who were traveling together on a train in London. Twenty minutes into their journey, one of the men suffered a seizure, stiffening and falling to the floor.

When this happened his friend immediately took off his own jacket, rolled it up, and put it behind the stricken man’s head. When the seizure was over, his friend lifted him back into the seat and cared for him. Continue reading →

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August 18, 2015 · 5:47 am

How To Stay Married For 75 Years

Richard and Arlene Baughman have been married 75 years and claim they’ve never had an argument.

“If we had differences we just talked about it,” said Richard.

Arlene joked, “We always said, we didn’t have dishes to throw or shoes to throw because we couldn’t afford it. So, we had to get along!” Continue reading →

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August 17, 2015 · 5:08 am

Word of the Week: Learn

School is resuming in Kansas City this week, as well as in many parts of the country. I’m reminded of this cute story shared by Scott Mareten about his Pre-school son who was learning the alphabet

Scott says it was a crisp Minnesota fall afternoon, when his four-year-old son was helping him rake leaves in the front yard of their farmhouse. He glanced up just in time to see a flock of geese flying over and pointed out how they flew in a perfect formation shaped like a “V”. Continue reading →

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August 16, 2015 · 6:20 am