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I’ll Stand for that Man
I recently attended a celebration of the life of John Cordle. John was an educator, but I will remember him most for being the preacher at Aills Christian Church. He was also a good friend to many and a wonderful … Continue reading
Asking for Directions
Men are said to have an aversion to stopping to ask for directions. Even when they are obviously lost, they would rather drive around until something looks familiar. Their philosophy is to circle around until they find the place they … Continue reading
A Charlie Brown _ _ _ _ _ _ mas
Johnson County (KY) school officials decided to censor a student production of A Charlie Brown Christmas after someone protested the fact that there was a Bible reference in the play. Caving in to a small minority—reportedly a single complaint–the school … Continue reading
Just Sitting There
In a nearby town, an abandoned car sits in the parking lot of a convenience store at the corner of a busy intersection. Every day, cars pass by, on their way to various destinations, their drivers with urgent matters to … Continue reading
Reconfigured Life
Baseball’s all-time hits leader Pete Rose has been banned from the game since 1989 for betting on baseball. Major League Baseball takes the integrity of the game very seriously, therefore betting on the game is strictly forbidden. Rose applied for … Continue reading
Being There
Today, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad became the longest-serving governor in the history of the United States. He has been governor for nearly 21 years. One of the biggest reasons for Gov. Branstad’s longevity is that he spends a lot of … Continue reading
From the Cradle to the Cross
Among the gifts that the Magi brought to little Jesus was myrrh, which was used as a perfume in the ancient world (Matthew 2:11). This would seem to be a strange gift to give to a small child. However, they … Continue reading
I Love a Parade!
Several teenagers in our church participate in the high school marching band. They had a busy weekend recently, as the band participated in three Christmas parades in a 24-hour period. One girl was tired and sore from carrying a bass drum … Continue reading
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Marked
Ezekiel prophesied during a time of spiritual decline. In a vision God gave to him, a man was told to “…Go throughout the city of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of those who grieve and lament over … Continue reading
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