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WHO DO WE TRUST?

   For over a hundred years, many Americans have been relying on a rodent to predict how long winter will last. For the past forty eight years we gather together for parties to celebrate the top two football teams in … Continue reading

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RANDOM THOUGHT – MAJESTY

   Original art by Paul T. Boecher© There is nothing more majestic than the beauty of God’s glorious landscape. It gives one pause to realize what it must have been before sin entered the world.  In spite of man’s disobedience, … Continue reading

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TEAM WORK

  One of the best ways for a leader to understand his team is to get into their shoes.  In the show Undercover Boss, the boss takes on the tasks of his employees to get a closer look at what or … Continue reading

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MONEY, MONEY, MONEY!

Not long ago, the Powerball Lottery passed the billion dollar mark and everyone was scampering to win a lifetime of happiness.  People enter sweepstakes or frequent casinos for that one chance to live on Easy Street. We all have hidden desires for wealth.  Wouldn’t it be nice … Continue reading

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LAUGH & THE WORLD LAUGHS WITH YOU

A child’s laughter is one of the sweetest sounds in the world.  Laughter from an elderly person with no teeth can be just as gratifying.  Laughter can also indicate embarrassment, frustration or even panic.  Laughter can trigger all kinds of emotions, but one thing … Continue reading

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HOW’S MY PRAYER LIFE?

As a redeemed child of God, I should have no problem communicating with Him, but as a child of the world I often put off or dismiss my need for prayer.  I don’t always want to bother Him with my … Continue reading

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DO YOU FEEL LIKE A FAILURE?

We all have days that start out with plans to take on the world only to have them dashed the minute we take one step out of bed.  Who knew there would be a Lego underfoot?  No matter how strong we … Continue reading

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THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT

In the early 70’s, Flip Wilson coined the phrase, “The devil made me do it,” and created the character, Geraldine, who often said, “What you see is what you get.”  His popularity grew at a time when racism was running rampant, … Continue reading

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MOVE FORWARD

This quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. exemplifies the true American spirit.  This man, life cut short by an assassin’s bullet, made it his goal in life to move his race forward – but his goals are applicable for … Continue reading

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MY SURE DEFENSE

If you’re a defense attorney and you have doubts about your client’s innocence, it will be difficult for you to come up with a convincing defense. Even if there is a tiny amount of circumstantial evidence, that’s all you have to … Continue reading

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NATURAL BORN SINNERS

Children aren’t taught to be naughty.  It’s as natural as a dog chasing its tail.  Teens aren’t molded into bipolar Dr. Jekyls and Mr. Hydes.  It’s part of the hormonal imbalance of that age.   College students aren’t just naturally rebellious know-it-alls, who think … Continue reading

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ON BEING A WINNER

I’m originally a Wisconsin girl, so my heart was happy when the home team, the Green Bay Packers won yesterday.  Spending most of my adult life in Minnesota, I was sad to see the Vikings lose by such a close … Continue reading

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CLOTHES FROM GOD

As I get ready for another theater production, it means it’s time to sew. Often I will prick my finger on a pin or my eyes will get tired after a long day of costume construction. Once my sewing machine … Continue reading

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RANDOM THOUGHTS – POWER

Main wall mural at King of Grace Lutheran School in  Golden Valley, MN. “I AM”, painted in acrylic by Paul T. Boecher© In Exodus 3:14 we read – “And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus … Continue reading

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LABELS

   Originally posted on 1/5/15 No one likes being put into categories. I don’t want to be known as a bigot. Most folks don’t want to be known as selfish, narrow minded or unyielding. We cringe at being associated with … Continue reading

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SUPER HEROES

I happen to be a fan of the new “Super Girl” series.  Maybe because it’s something different than the usual crime and violence we see on the tube and I don’t mean the nightly news.  Most of us like the idea of … Continue reading

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TAPPING YOUR 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 … Continue reading

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THE STORM OF THE DECADE

Remnants of carved Jack-O-Lanterns hidden by a blanket of snow.  Little trick or treaters tucked into their beds as folks pushed shovels to stay ahead of the storm.  The blizzard of October 31, 1991 buried Minneapolis in more than 2 feet of fresh … Continue reading

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KEEP ON TRUCKING

A story begins – we’re introduced to the characters – see their goals and failed attempts at reaching them – get involved in what happens next.  With the turn of each page, we see the mistakes they make, root for them to … Continue reading

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NOTHING HAPPENS BY CHANCE

As we wind down another year, our natural tendency is to look back at the mistakes we made –  the goals we missed – the lost opportunities – the habits we didn’t break.  We look forward to a clean slate and … Continue reading

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