Published July 18th, 2012 by

Many a man or woman says one thing and means another, listens to a friend with love and concern, but runs to the nearest other to share the private woes…

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Published July 18th, 2012 by

Fifty years ago, David Mainse had a vision for Christian television. He began a show which eventually became 100 Huntley Street, the daily Canadian Christian TV program. To date, the…

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Published July 17th, 2012 by

My friend just sent me a bounce list; that is a list of all things the fabric softener sheet “Bounce” is supposed to be do.  De-smell your shoes, suitcase, books…

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Published July 15th, 2012 by

Our youngest grandson just spoke his first word.  Cheese!! I ask his Daddy. “Does he like cheese?” “Nope.” says Daddy. “He just likes to say it.” Hmmm…I wonder if there…

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Published July 15th, 2012 by

Chick peas (legumes) mixed with corn (grain) make a complete protein. Walt Disney was afraid of mice (but created Mickey.) Mailing a letter (licking a stamp will burn 1/10 of…

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Published July 11th, 2012 by

An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain. A frenemy is a friend who will give you the shirt off your back. Chopped liver is ok unless you are a…

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Published July 11th, 2012 by

No doubt you are familiar with the lines people use to describe summer heat. “It is so hot that….you can fry an egg on the sidewalk.” “It is so hot…

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Published July 11th, 2012 by

Did you know that on Jan. 10, 1843, Alexander Franklin (Frank) James was born at the family farm in Kearney, Missouri? Reverend Robert Sallee James and Zerelda Cole James also…

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Published July 10th, 2012 by

The t-shirt boasted a picture of a tree and these words. “Stand tall and proud. Sink your roots into the earth. Be content with your natural beauty. Go out on…

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Published July 10th, 2012 by

Gina Kelly Ellis and I have never met but she reads EverydayChristian.com every morning. She recently wrote to me. “I’ve been a widow for nearly twelve years. My weekly column…

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