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Consider the Damage
The Gatlinburg, Tennessee area has been devastated by fires that have ravaged much of the Great Smoky Mountains. More than 14,000 residents have been displaced. Over 15,000 acres have been consumed by the blazes. It is estimated that over 700 … Continue reading
Then Sings My Soul!
I had a great moment of worship in church last Sunday. In the middle of a song, I glanced to the side and caught a glimpse of a young lady who was totally engaged in worship. She was singing loudly … Continue reading
Keeping Up with the Times
Years ago, all a deer hunter needed was a gun, ammunition and perhaps a pickup truck to get him to his hunting destination. Times have changed. Now, in addition to those items, many hunters have small 4-wheel drive vehicles to … Continue reading
Still Thankful
“Gratitude is the way to an improved attitude, dude.”—James Taylor Thanksgiving is behind us now. The holiday, that is, not the lifestyle. If we aren’t careful, we may succumb to the greed and discontent that have come to be so … Continue reading
How Can I Say Thanks?
Gospel singer Andrae Crouch wrote a song called “My Tribute”, which asks the Lord this question—“How can I say thanks for the things you have done for me? Things so undeserved, yet you give to prove your love for me?” … Continue reading
Anger Management
“Anyone can become angry—that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way—that is not easy.”—Aristotle. It is not a sin to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged anger, anger management, Aristotle, devil, Ephesians 4:26-27, illustration, sin, temper
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All about Me
I was at a basketball game recently when I had a conversation with the two-year-old granddaughter of some friends. Or at least I tried to have a conversation with her. The discussion was very one-sided. The little girl had evidently … Continue reading
Mannequin Challenge
The latest craze to go viral is the “Mannequin Challenge”. This is where people assume a pose and hold it, much like a mannequin in a store window. Often it becomes a group endeavor. Hollywood celebrities and professional athletes have … Continue reading
The Next Leaders
A few weeks ago many pundits were writing obituaries for the Republican party. The GOP would surely crumble in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s landslide loss to Hillary Clinton, and it would take years for the Republicans to re-group. Today … Continue reading
Planned Parenthood Donors
Planned Parenthood has recently received many donations in the name of Vice-President-elect Mike Pence. This is an interesting development. Pence, a conservative Christian, would never give money to Planned Parenthood, since it is the largest provider of abortions in the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events
Tagged abortion, donations in name of Pence, evil, illustration, Mike Pence, Planned Parenthood, pro-life, sin
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