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The Church’s Foundation Is Still God’s Word
You have probably encountered the advertisements of those companies that help resolve foundations issues in houses. Cracked walls, leaky basements, doors that don’t close properly, and unlevel floors may be signs of a problem with the foundation. It is an important matter which can have serious effects and can be costly to repair. I am…
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A Relationship with Jesus Changes Our Values
I have begun a long overdue task of cleaning up our basement. This part of our house became the storage area for piles of possessions that have now accumulated over several decades. So as not to be overwhelmed by the enormity of the task, I am just taking it a little at a time. As…
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Keep a Healthy Respect for God
One of my teenage grandsons had an unfortunate encounter with a chainsaw last week. He ended up with a deep gash on the back of one hand that required surgery to repair three tendons. As he explained what happened, it became apparent that he momentarily did something he knew wasn’t wise. Instead of keeping two…
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Trust the Lord in Life’s Mysteries
Do you like mysteries? I have always enjoyed them. When I was a kid, I collected and read many of the Hardy Boys books. I still like a good mystery, although I rarely sit and read such books today. But sometimes I am able to catch a good mystery movie. I am not talking about…
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Let’s Not Just Think about Ourselves
Last weekend we attended a high school basketball game due to our granddaughter’s participation as a cheerleader. Near the end of the contest, as her school’s team cruised to an easy victory, I noticed a curious change in what was taking place on the court. I saw players passing up scoring opportunities. After several such…
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Tony Elder, Author/Pastor 