Pointing the right way in society’s drift. by Carl Phillips We like to think the world today is vastly different from the world of 2,000 years ago, when Pontius Pilate publicly washed his hands of the fate of a Man condemned for heresy by the religious leaders of His time. Today we have countries…
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Important Eternally!
Who we really are in the eyes of God. by John Alexanderson Old photographs of faces cloaked in somber dress, high collars, and stiff poses can estrange our modern eyes. When viewed closely, however, they usually reveal folks who look startlingly contemporary. I love to imagine myself next to the person or group in…
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Gaining a proper perspective of life in the midst of its stress. by Trey Graham Life is full of questions. Some seek facts, others seek wisdom: What makes life worthwhile? How can I find fulfillment in life? Why do I feel so empty when my calendar is so full? God, why am I so…
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Freedom from the past is possible in the present. by Lynetta L. Smith Something like the sound of firecrackers peppered the hot June afternoon as our house stirred with waking toddlers and preschoolers. “It’s a little early for fireworks,” I told my husband. A few minutes later, more shots rang out. They sounded different…
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by Jim Russell Quality of life. Is there anyone who doesn’t want to improve it, at least in some areas? What are the most common wishes and needs? Material security. Those struggling with the necessities of life — food, clothing, and shelter — long for goals more humble than the affluent in our community….
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Sometimes it takes the worst in lifeto gain the best from God. by Kristin Kuenzle I met him at work — a carefree summer job. I was a beginning employee, and he was a manager. He wasted no time getting to know me. In fact, nothing was slow with him. From the first night…
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by J. Grant Swank, Jr. “A cyclone packing winds of over 200 mph hit the southeastern coast of Bangladesh, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. According to the latest news reports, over 1000 are feared dead and thousands are homeless. “Winds tore through thatched houses, uprooted trees, and blew salty water from…
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What appears too rigid and restrictiveand in reality brings life. by Carl F. Phillips People in the business of manufacturing, selling, and installing burglar bars, deadbolts, and burglar alarms never wonder where the next job is coming from. They wonder instead how they are going to manage to accommodate all the customers beating down…
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Why there should be broad acceptance of the narrow way. by Trey Graham Have you ever observed a “Right Turn Mostly” sign? Of course not. When the traffic safety department determines that “Right Turn Only” is best for public safety, no one decries their decision as exclusive or elitist. No one writes letters to…
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It’s never too late to do the right thing. by Trey Graham May — the month of dreams, the month of new beginnings for students across America — is now upon us. May is the time of year that students graduate. This stage in life — whatever that may be — is finally finished,…
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