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Be Glad for Each Day God Gives You
My daughter and her family were preparing to leave on a vacation to the beach. The day before their departure, I asked one of my young grandsons if he was ready to go. He excitedly affirmed his anticipation of the trip. He went on to demonstrate what he expected to do the next morning when…
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It Is Time to Get Off the Fence
One day recently I came upon an unusual sight as I drove by a cul-de-sac near our church. I was accustomed to seeing vehicles parked in that area as workers took a break or ate their lunch there. However, I hadn’t seen a car in this position before. Instead of pulled over to the shoulder…
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Let’s Move on Toward Maturity
One of our grandsons is graduating from high school this weekend. Those commencement events are often seen as being transitions into adulthood. It is a time when young people are usually expected to begin to take on greater responsibility for themselves and become more independent. It can be a pivotal time as they leave childhood…
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Beware of Adaptations of the Gospel
Last weekend we attended a high school play in which a couple of our grandchildren were involved. It was an adaptation of that family-favorite movie, Mary Poppins. While the storyline was very similar to the film, there were some differences as well, including a few new musical numbers mixed in with those familiar beloved tunes.…
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Stand Firm Against the Enemy’s Attacks
One of my older grandsons was involved in a high school playoff soccer match. After the first few minutes, it became apparent that their opponent was a good team. They quickly scored three goals against my grandson’s squad, continually applying pressure to the defense and the goalie. However, when my grandson entered the game at…
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Tony Elder, Author/Pastor 