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Philippians 3:20 “Our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.” “ Citizens of heaven” is more than a pious phrase that has a … more
      Several years ago, I sat in a meeting where the chairman encouraged discussion before a roll call vote to help those that were of the minority realize they did not … more
It is right up there with other so-called negative emotions such as greed, pride, gluttony. In fact it is one of the seven deadly sins, and everyone is guilty of it at some point in their life. … more
Hearing from friends who live in Brandon, South Dakota complaining about the amounts of snow they were getting the first week of 2023 was hard to imagine. However, this time the meteorologists had … more
1stCorinthians 1:26 “Consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth.” The past can … more
I can confidently say that I have never bought a lottery ticket.  Yes, it would be nice to have a little extra cash… or a ton of it, but I just need a little.  I am not sure what I … more
Try as we might, time keeps moving forward. The year is now 2023, and we look on to what this journey around the sun will bring us. I don’t believe in N ew Y ear’s resolutions, … more
Some years I dread taking down outside lights and decorations. This year the warmer weather between Christmas and the N ew Y ear made it a whole lot easier. Now that everything is packed … more
Romans 8:16 “ The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.” Uncomfortable, uneasy, unsure; sometimes we are also more than a bit uncertain about our … more
As with most things said in jest, there is a little truth in the musings that have surfaced in my thoughts in recent mornings.  “Are we doing this again?” The routine is simple. … more
Christmastime Visits – Part 4 So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing … more
Another Christmas is in the books. Hope you all had a wonderful weekend with family and friends. With the 24th and 25th falling on a weekend it seemed to allow more time to celebrate. We enjoyed … more
2022 is quickly coming to an end, and 2023 is about to start. This is the time of year where I feel that we should all look back, and take stock of what we have been through in the last 12 months. … more
I got to thinking the other day, as we were going over our holiday schedule, and just for fun, I did some quick math, and added up all the miles that we are planning on traveling this year. With … more
Over the weekend I was going to make things to take to others and to bring to our own family Christmas. The first batch of fudge was a flop. It was gritty and didn’t has the taste of my normal … more
Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For … more
Littered with trash, the living room floor was buried somewhere beneath all of the discarded boxed and wrapping paper on a cold Christmas Eve in DeSoto, Nebraska.  Just north of Ft. Calhoun, the … more
But when he came out, he could not speak to them; and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple, for he beckoned to them and remained speechless. -Luke 1:22 The angel’s … more
Work life balance is a topic that I have written about before, and it is something that is important to me. It is also something that I struggle with all the time, as I am sure many people do as … more
Every year, in the weeks before Christmas, I get in the mood for baking. I start by looking through recipe books. Then I look on the internet for new recipes. Usually I end up using the same tried … more
Greatest song ever?  Maybe.  Greatest rock song ever, probably. Undoubtedly the most familiar song by the English rock giants Led Zeppelin must be Stairway to Heaven. Written in … more
What does the Holiday season feel like? I have the feeling that it is different for everyone. Different things bring out the holiday spirit for different people. For some it is the lights. Now … more
As we entered into December there hasn’t been much going on around town.Not much to write about this week. Thanks to the maintenance guys forputting up theChristmas decorations. I have been … more
A Special Christmas Visit But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might … more
Too many times I have sat watching the door hoping more show up for a church event.  Empty pews can be disheartening when you put so much time and effort into putting together a special … more
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