Mar 02
A family in England is being scolded by local authorities for camping just inches from a 280 feet sheer drop. To add to the concern, the area was experiencing landslides due to wet conditions and they were camped at a perilous location. A 30-year-old man with a 27-year-old woman and young child camped on the …
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Dec 16
This has been a Christmas season like no one can remember. December has the reputation of being one of the busiest months of the year. This year, I am hearing the opposite from young and old alike. Kids are bored because they aren’t in school and miss their holiday programs and parties. Adults don’t enjoy …
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Sep 23
Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on September 18, 2020. Her death, while met with memorials and sadness by many, primarily has created a firestorm over who will replace her. Given the election year timing of her death, political sides quickly divided on when and who should appoint the next Supreme Court justice. While …
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Jan 11
I left for a seminar this week. I unintentionally left my wedding ring laying on the dresser. I wear my wedding ring everyday. It is a white gold band. There are no diamonds on the band, but it is still valuable. Obviously, the ring means much to me personally. But I forgot it, so I …
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Dec 23
Thank you for reading my blog in 2018. My family wishes you and yours a Merry Christmas. May God bless you this holiday season.
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Oct 30
Many families focus on having a well-manicured yard. Some dads spend hours fertilizing and mowing the lawn. Many mothers love to work in the flower beds. A well-manicured yard is the expectation for many nice sub-divisions. Last year, I was at an elite country club surrounded by a private housing community. The yards looked incredible. …
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May 10
This Sunday is Mother’s Day. The coming of this holiday caused me to reflect on the relationship Christ had with his mother, Mary. Jesus was blessed with godly earthly parents. Joseph and Mary were devoted keepers of the law. Jesus was subject to their training and discipline (Luke 2:51). He obeyed their dictates and …
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Mar 11
Contentment is tough. When we think of it, we typically think of being content with our possessions. But finding peace and contentment in your relationship status can be difficult too. Singles want to be married. Sadly, married people desire in their heart to be divorced. Widows and widowers desire ardently sometimes to be remarried. Recently …
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Mar 06
How many conversations have you had today that went like this: “What have you been up too lately?” “Oh, we have been busy.” Being busy is our cultural norm. Everyone is busy. Young people are busy with lots of school work, practices, and social commitments. Their parents are busy with work and keeping track of …
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