Monthly Archives: June 2013

Author Angst

What if you write a book, or series of books, and everyone who reads them agrees they are great reads, but nobody buys them because no one knows about them? What do you do then? —————————————— We may not have … Continue reading

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‘Til Death Do Us Part

“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” This verse from the second chapter of Genesis is the foundation for the institution of marriage. Let’s take … Continue reading

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Should We Uphold the Constitution?

Any post a blogger might publish concerning partisan politics would be bound to ruffle feathers one way or another. Since I have very strong political opinions, I follow a rule of not making political comments at all. Sometimes, however, events … Continue reading

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My Mother

My mother had her 97th birthday a little over a month ago, although she doesn’t know it. In fact, Mother is aware of very little these days. She knows me most of the time, although she frequently can’t think of … Continue reading

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WordPress Family Award

My friend Sheri de Grom recently awarded me the WordPress Family Award. The rules for the WordPress Family Award are: 1. Display the logo on your blog. 2. Link back to the person who nominated you. 3. Nominate 10 others … Continue reading

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Why Prayer?

Ever wonder why Christians are admonished to pray? There are many places where the Bible tells us to pray. Matthew 7 says to ask (and keep on asking) and it will be given. Doesn’t God know our needs before we’re … Continue reading

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Finding Meara

Ever set out to do a favor for a friend, something you didn’t expect you would enjoy, and then discover doing the favor turns out to be a real pleasure? I recently had this experience. Lara Schiffbauer and I have … Continue reading

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Church Growth

You know how sometimes when you sit by yourself in a restaurant you can’t help overhearing the conversation for an adjacent booth or table? You’re not trying to eavesdrop, but they’re just talking loudly enough you can’t avoid hearing them. … Continue reading

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