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What is the justification for killing innocent children? In the all the years that I have thought about this issue and in all the debates I have been in, I cannot get past this basic question. This is not a … Continue reading → ...
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I recently read Team of Rivals about Abraham Lincoln’s Presidency amid the Civil War and the movement to abolish slavery. I’m now reading Amazing Grace about William Wilberforce’s fight against the British slave trade in the late 1700s. In both, … Continue reading → ...
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I am thankful that when God had a choice, he made the earth beautiful. God’s creation far exceeds anything man can do. I remember having this revelation while walking down Michigan Avenue in Chicago a few years ago. Chicago is … Continue reading → ...
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Yesterday, I had a great experience on Delta Airlines. I stepped on the airplane and Claudia, the flight attendent, immediately greeted me with a warm smile and welcomed me aboard. I barely sat down in my bulkhead seat when she … Continue reading → ...
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Today, an organization and great reputation lie in ruins. The Wall Street Journal reported, “Penn State was fined $60 million, banned from post-season and bowl games for four years, and stripped of dozens of scholarships as a result of the … Continue reading → ...
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Today is my birthday. As I get older, birthday’s become less celebration and more reflection. I have a lot to be thankful for. I’ve been on this earth 51 years now. God gave me a terrific family who loves me … Continue reading → ...
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236 years ago today the Declaration of Independence was adopted in a sweltering room in the Philadelphia Statehouse. By doing so, the 56 signers committed treason against the most powerful nation in the world at the time. The penalty for … Continue reading → ...
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Today, I am overwhelmed by Jesus’ encouragement for us to pray with “shameless audacity” (Luke 11:8, NIV). I have heard this passage explained in the context of being persistant with God because the man received bread from his neighbor because … Continue reading → ...
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In Mark 14, I am struck by the loneliness of Jesus. At the Last Supper, the disciples all pledged never to desert Him. Yet, one left from there to betray Him. When Jesus was struggling with His fate in Gestheme … Continue reading → ...
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Bobby McFerrin encouraged us, “Don’t Worry. Be Happy.” Henry David Thoreau advised us to “suck the marrow out of life.” Others say to simply “live in the moment” to enjoy life every moment of the day. All of these sound … Continue reading → ...