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Letting out the secret

Ever since the creation of the world [God’s] eternal power and divine nature, invisible though they are, have been understood and seen through the things he has made. So [everyone is] without excuse… Romans 1:20 No one has to be … Continue reading

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Deep roots are to be treasured

by Marti Fischer My roots will reach to the water…  Job: 29:19 I know a man who lives to plant trees. The first time I met Jack he was in his old, weather-worn pickup truck. His elbow was resting on … Continue reading

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Out from behind the winepress

Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom! No bondage, no legalism, no fear. No judging, no condemnation, no pride. No anger, no suspicion, no jealousy. No factions, no intolerance, no bigotry. No faking, no hiding, no masks. … Continue reading

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The glorious inequity of grace

But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful … Continue reading

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Good news for non-religious people

Jesus once warned against trying to patch an old garment with new cloth or put new wine into old wineskins. In the case of the garment, the new unshrunk piece of cloth will tear away from the rest when the … Continue reading

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Being afraid of the right thing

When I am afraid, I will trust in you. Psalm 56:3 When Chandler was younger, he used a phrase that qualifies for one of those priceless things that kids say: “You have to get over your afraid.” Turning “afraid” into … Continue reading

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Refrigerator Oscars

I heard from one of our readers that one of our Catches earned a spot on his refrigerator. I am humbled and honored. Knowing what’s on my refrigerator tells me that I am in one of the most prestigious places … Continue reading

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George Washington slept here (and so did Primus)

In this our last day of President’s Week, we celebrate the birthday of America’s first President, George Washington. In looking through some anecdotes about his life it appears that he was a man of prayer, for he was often found … Continue reading

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Gentle Abe

As this is President’s Week, around the birthdays of two of our most popular presidents, George Washington (February 22) and Abraham Lincoln (February 12), I have been doing much thinking about Mr. Lincoln especially. With Spielberg’s movie getting current attention … Continue reading

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All the Presidents

Laguna Beach is an art town. It seems as if every other shop in the popular part of downtown is an art gallery. In one gallery there is a print that looks as if it were made for Presidents’ Day. … Continue reading

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