Published July 1st, 2013 by

Grief is an intense, deep and profound sorrow, especially as a result of a death. That’s why you find yourself crying over a pack of ham slices at the local…

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July 4. Independence Day. Celebrate with joy and thanksgiving! It’s time to dwell on these words in “America the Beautiful”: America! America! God shed his grace on thee. Grace is…

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Can you answer a simple question? Adam couldn’t. God asked “Where are you?” Adam could simply have said…”We’re over by the giraffes.” but no. Instead he offers this long explanation.…

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Did it ever occur to you to ask who started this notion of prayer? Did some guy with nothing better to do, decide to talk to God and see what…

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To most of the world, July 1 is just another day, but for Canadians it marks the day we officially became a country. At high noon, on July 1, 1867,…

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Published June 25th, 2013 by

People sense your new found strength. You are different, but different scares people. Those around you test your new strength. They try to gain their strength from you. They look…

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Published June 25th, 2013 by

Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. (Matthew 14:22, NIV) Had the crowd…

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Published June 25th, 2013 by

After John was beheaded, Jesus needed to be alone with his grief, but soon after, he returned, offering compassion, healing and even dinner to thousands of people. (Matthew 14:1-2) What…

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A simple stop for a coffee results in a dozen decisions. Do you want decaf or regular?  Black or with cream? Any sugar? Small, medium or large? Do you want…

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“Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.” — Babe Ruth “Believers, look up-take courage. The angels are nearer than you think.” — Billy Graham “Never give up,…

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