Published March 19th, 2015 by

Shot putter Dylan Armstrong came in fourth at the 2008 Olympic Beijing games; only one centimeter behind the third place contestant. However, last August, that third place entry was disqualified…

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Published March 18th, 2015 by

Betty thought she was doing a neighborly thing by helping with the dishes. When she noticed all the stained coffee mugs, she dosed them with cleanser. Unfortunately, that kind act…

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Published March 17th, 2015 by

St. Patrick’s Day is noted for its wearing of the green, parades and lots of drinking. Traditional food includes corned beef and cabbage, and Irish soda breads. A daring few…

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Published March 16th, 2015 by

Experience teaches us that spring is coming no matter how much snow is still on the ground. A two-year-old might think that they are stuck in their bulky snow suit…

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Published March 15th, 2015 by

As primary care for my parents as their lives came to an end, I found that they resented many of the decisions I had to make.  I strived to remember…

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Published March 14th, 2015 by

Our questions reveal our hearts. Just look at Luke chapter 10, 25-37, NIV.  On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what…

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Published March 13th, 2015 by

Love in the kingdom of God is not chocolates, flowers and getting our own way. That’s the kind of love the world expects, but Jesus turned everything upside down when…

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Published March 12th, 2015 by

Tucked all the Christmas decorations away by now, I presume? Yes, me too. Even the Nativity scene is safely wrapped and stored in a safe place till next year. Then…

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Published March 11th, 2015 by

When Saul saw the Philistine army, he was afraid; He inquired of the Lord, but the Lord did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets. Saul then said “Find…

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Published March 10th, 2015 by

Yes, again. We repent to receive the Lord’s forgiveness for our sins but we must keep a clean slate between us. That’s why Christians need to repent for any sins…

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