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Who is the real strong one?

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was a true child of God. He was a messenger of peace in a time of grave conflict. His influence and … Continue reading

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Shed A Little Light

Let us turn our thoughts today To Martin Luther King – from “Shed A Little Light” by James Taylor 1965 was a watershed year for civil rights in America. It was a turbulent, wrenching birth of a new way of … Continue reading

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The Last Gift of Christmas

Our 16-year-old son, Chandler, is the one responsible for the last gift of Christmas, 2015. By that I mean the last gift purchased. It was late afternoon, Christmas Eve, and Chandler, Marti and I had just enjoyed a traditional live … Continue reading

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The Force Awakens

Star Wars: The Force Awakens, already at over $1.763 billion in sales, is a welcome return of the original series that owes much of its success to its ability to bring generations together. I saw it over the holidays with … Continue reading

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Modern day Solomon

I can’t quite leave this one yet — the topic of David Bowie’s death. If you’ve seen the “Lazarus” video, you’ll know what I mean when I say that you keep on seeing it. Never, in my recollection, has anyone … Continue reading

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David Bowie, dead at 69

Here am I floating round my tin can Far above the Moon Planet Earth is blue And there’s nothing I can do. David Bowie has died, as dramatically as he ever lived, even leaving us with a parting album, released … Continue reading

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What does God think about social media?

If you think social media is too impersonal, too permeable, not trustworthy, and simply too hard to figure out, God probably doesn’t think what you think.

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Clean hair is no accident

My wife wanted me to wake her up early this morning even though we were up late with a late-night counseling session. When she mentioned that the early wake-up call was because she is intending to wash her hair this … Continue reading

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Who can you trust?

I’ve been sort of dreading today. And the fact that I used the term “sort of” is an immediate indication of foul play. I should have been seriously dreading it, and the fact that I have been only sort of … Continue reading

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Transparency and trust

Marti is a believer in fairies. Say in her presence: “If you really believe, clap your hands,” and vociferous hand-clapping will ensue. But, on the other hand, she can be the realist, too — insisting on getting to the bottom … Continue reading

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