A succesful rescue from a bad situation better involve strength, the right plan and equipment. Jesus rescued my sin tainted self with the right equipment, his sinless flesh. He resurrected from death through supernatural strength. Father God’s plan was all about love. The rescue meant his own Son Jesus suffered humble beginnings, persecution, and an […]
My parents would call me on my birthday. The well blended harmony of Dad’s tenor and Mom’s soprano voice communicated their love as they sang Happy Birthday to Bonnie. The call was expected. But the reality of it brought smiles and joy to both giver and receiver. The memory of these birthday calls still gives
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“We were married 44 wonderful years the day Ann took the car and died driving off the road into a deep ravine. Even though the Alzheimer’s caused her to forget my name, I didn’t mind taking care of her.” Tom recounted details surrounding his life with Ann, her decline into Alzheimer’s and traumatic death. He continued,
Now that I’m a card-carrying senior citizen, I find greater enjoyment in each sunrise and sunset. Despite occasional aches and pains, I welcome every life-giving heartbeat. Have you seen the Christmas season movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life?” George, the main character, gets into some financial trouble and determines through a life insurance policy, his life
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Uncle Duke was the crane operator who hoisted the white stallion atop the Denver Bronco stadium. This persevering and witty man loved to bowl, dance, sing and play guitar. In his later years, Duke shuttled his great grandchildren to school and activities. He thought he was really something when the You Tube video of him
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I struggled to make sense of the man’s words. “I’m conservative and I support conservative policies. But I still love the liberals, so I’m helping them campaign.” The retired gentleman shared these words with a kind grin and twinkling eyes. He went on to explain, “They’re intrigued with my willingness to serve with them and
I heard a thud and then saw the small blue finch lying on the concrete just outside the sliding glass door. Hitting the glass, the bird must have been terribly stunned and then fell 5 feet to the ground. Opening the door, I saw one wing flutter and then the other. Next, the bird turned
My body aches all over, I think I’m burning up. When I try to eat something, My belly says nuh-uh! Who wants to get colds or the influenza virus this year? Not me. So, I’m intentionally preparing my body, mind and spirit to resist those nasty germs. Summer tends to offer more healthful sunshine, delicious fruits and
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An introvert like myself often has few spoken words to offer and avoids transparency. We usually think to talk. Our conversational material occurs to us after we’ve left the gathering. Extroverts talk to think and rarely have a lack of words. But transparency isn’t guaranteed with the many words of an extrovert. Why employ transparency
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As a young teen, Dan was a victim of human trafficking. His abduction was the result of a Middle-Eastern tribal conflict. Those in authority quickly identified Dan’s intellectual brilliance and practical wisdom. Instead of rebelling against his captors, Dan chose to be helpful in his responsibilities of servitude. However, three times a day, he stopped
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After watching the inspirational movie, “Peaceful Warrior”, I was curious to know the source of the principles bringing the main character success. The main character, a gifted, prideful, and selfish athlete, received a new understanding of success after suffering a bone shattering accident. Submitting to the teaching of a friend, he learned to become a
Upon receiving the phone call, disappointment and sadness engulfed hearts of the family. Thirty-Nine year old Josh died of an overdose. For the better part of 20 years, he had been in and out of rehabs and prison due to drug addiction. Josh’s birth mother struggled with addiction and gave him up for adoption when
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