November 2018 archive

Why Are You Here?

You don’t want to just live, you want to live for something definite.  You want to have a purpose bigger than yourself.  We are given maximum opportunities to choose in our modern world.  This amazing freedom to choose our own paths often leave us crippled with the burden of how do we find purpose and …

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What Are You Offering this Thanksgiving?

Under the old law of Moses the children of Israel could offer a free-will Thanksgiving offering (Lev. 7:11-15). When their hearts were moved with gratitude the law prescribed a specific sacrifice they could journey to the temple and make. It involved giving an animal sacrifice or different types of cakes. The worshipper gave back to …

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From Doorbells to Security Cameras

I was listening in on two electricians talking about installing a doorbell.  One experienced electrician said he needed to be reminded how to do it, because it had been so long since he installed one.  They remarked that “no one” gets a doorbell on new construction homes anymore.  Another mutual friend was overhearing this conversation …

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Refusing the Bridle!

Sweetie is our half Arabian horse, she is a beautiful light chestnut color. As typical for Arabians she is sensitive around our mouth and face. In fact, we sometimes have trouble getting her bit into her mouth.  She isn’t one to readily accept the bit and bridle. Once the bridle is on, she settles down …

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