Tag Archives: FAITH

WRINKLES

Each day seems to bring a new line into my face.  With all the junk going on in the world it’s enough to make one look like a prune.  I prefer to refer to my wrinkles as laugh lines, because … Continue reading

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LOVE YOU CAN COUNT ON

God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him will not perish, but have everlasting life.

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GOD’S LOVE

In love a man was given breath and flesh and blood and bones, A creature fashioned by God’s perfect hand. It soon became apparent that he shouldn’t walk alone, So God created woman from the rib of that first man. … Continue reading

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INTELLIGENCE ISN’T MEASURED BY YOUR I.Q.

There will always be those who think we lack intelligence by believing something we can’t see, but the evidence is all around us.  Take a look at the beauty and majesty of this world.  Think of what it looked like … Continue reading

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SUNNYSIDE UP

Groundhog Day has come and gone and  man has laughingly placed his trust in a furry little animal that would prefer not to be waken in the middle of its hibernation.  In Wisconsin, one of them actually bit the ear … Continue reading

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PERSISTENCE

This weekend we’l witness another Super Bowl game.  We’ve become like the Romans of old, who put their confidence in the gladiators who assembled in the coll0seum to engage in war games and fetes of strength. We find something exciting about … Continue reading

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LET’S DO THIS!

Tonight my acting students open another show.  I’ve lost count of all the opening nights, but each one of them holds great excitement and anticipation.  Like any endeavor,  we try to approach our goals using the best of our abilities.  It’s … Continue reading

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DO YOU FEEL LIKE A JINX?

The comic strip character, Joe Btfsplk, created by Al Capp, was the proverbial jinx.  No matter where he went or what he did, disaster was right beside him.  The poor guy even carried a black cloud over his head as … Continue reading

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BUMPS IN THE ROAD

Most days we hope that things might go better than the day before.  When you’ve had a string of difficulties, you soon become disheartened.  When days turn into weeks,  months and years your disappointment can turn into bitterness and you eventually … Continue reading

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LORD, HEAR MY PRAYER,

Words sometimes flow from my mouth like a gushing river. Will I never learn that some of them might put someone on the defensive – Or hurt feelings, or confuse or antagonize? God please help me to think before I … Continue reading

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HISTORY LESSONS

I wasn’t much interested in history as a child.  I should’ve been.  I had one of the most dramatic history teachers ever.  He would actually rise up on his desk and relive every battle of the Civil War right before … Continue reading

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YOU AREN’T A FAILURE!

The play, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” epitomizes Charlie’s low self -esteem.  In fact, Lucy tells him that his face exudes failure.  Charlie’s response was, “It’s hard on a face when it has failure written all over it.” How many times … Continue reading

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THE WILD FRONTIER

Picture a time where guns were a part of your daily apparel – where they were used to put food on the table, go to war and defend yourself.  Now think about the outlaw who used his guns to terrorize the community – to hold up … Continue reading

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TOUCH ME, lORD

Touch me, Oh Lord, and through that sweet sensation, May peace come through Your Word, and quiet contemplation. You hold me in Your precious wings, my spirit now does soar. With you, Lord my sick heart now sings, your name I will … Continue reading

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TAPPING OUR POTENTIAL

When you’re a student and your being encouraged to make it into a great college and your grades don’t meet up to the standards, you might think your dream will never come true.  You may even go to extreme lengths – even ones that are … Continue reading

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NATIONAL FRUITCAKE TOSS DAY

That poor old fruitcake has been sitting in a box for over a month now. You can’t bear to throw it away, because someone has put a lot of effort into making it.  Today is your chance. Where else, but in America, … Continue reading

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REGRETS

The song, “My Way,” made famous by Frank Sinatra, became a huge success and was a statement of what his life was all about.  It started out, “Regrets, I’ve had a few …”  OK, a few maybe, but I doubt it.  … Continue reading

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IT’S NOT MY FAULT!

We have become a generation of blame gamers.  Of course, blaming someone else for our actions isn’t new, but it seems to be making a huge comeback.  I used to have a computer that would exclaim, “It’s not my fault” whenever … Continue reading

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Ten New Year’s Resolutions

So …. Three days until you and I will change the way we live. We will begin another diet – cut down on using electronic devices – spend more quality time with spouse or children – cut out some addictive … Continue reading

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VALUE EACH DAY

Soon the year will be ending and we’ll be thinking of things that we’d like to change next year.  S0me of us have issues with our weight and want to get back into shape – some have habits that have … Continue reading

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