Tag Archives: Christian living

FAKING IT

The word hypocrisy is defined as the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one’s own behavior does not conform; pretense.  Being an actor and one who teaches acting, I guess I could be labeled a hypocrite.  … Continue reading

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MOTHERS WHO INFLUENCED MY LIFE

My mother’s mom was the wife of a farmer. I knew she had dreams of a big city life and whenever she had the chance she showed her ability to make people laughy with her entertaining antics. She was a … Continue reading

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YOU CAN PUSH ME DOWN, BUT I WILL GET UP

When my kids were little, there was an inflatable toy made to look like anther person.  It was weighted in the bottom so that when you pushed it down it would pop right back up again.  It entertained the children for a … Continue reading

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ARTIST IN THE MAKING

The dapper, young man had finished his basic training, twenty pounds heavier than when he went in.  All twenty pounds were muscle.  He had always been handsome in my eyes, but there was a difference – a confidence and assurance … Continue reading

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THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT

I’m a sinner and have no right judging another person, but I am truly concerned about the lack of common sense and not taking responsibility for our actions, which has infiltrated our nation.  It’s another insidious tool of the devil … Continue reading

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TEACH YOUR CHILDREN WELL

Today children often learn more about life from the internet, their peers and the world than thefrom their immediate family.  We’ve strayed as a nation from the truths of the Bible and our desires to create the “perfect world” for our children … Continue reading

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THE GOOD WIFE

  Today I was going to write about Job’s exhortation accepting the bad things that happen along with the good.  When confronted by his wife to denounce God, he said, “You speak as one of the foolish women would speak. … Continue reading

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RANDOM THOUGHT – HABITAT

   Original water color art by Paul T. Boecher© “Yellowstone Falls” God created the earth and all its inhabitants. He provides nourishment and a beautiful habitat, with the heat of the sun to warm them during the day and the … Continue reading

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BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

Every day we are exposed to the evil that contaminates our world.  What goes on behind closed doors is often disgusting, appalling, pitiful, inhumane and full of hatred. As I look at news events I read about a home in … Continue reading

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THE NEW INTERNET – YOU!

 Live up to your potential; don’t give up; set goals; be all that you can be.  All good advice to give our children, right?  We really do expect a lot of our kids.  Even before they are born, we start … Continue reading

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