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Draw Near to the Lord Who Is with You
Over the past month I have unexpectedly crossed paths with a couple of individuals I had not seen in many years. Both of them were moms whose children went to school with our kids. So during these brief encounters, we quickly caught up with the latest news on where our children are, what they are…
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We Have Hope in Times of Grief
Recently we took a day trip to visit our son and his family who live about two and a half hours away from us. Because of the distance, we don’t get to see them as often as our other children and grandchildren who live closer. After having an enjoyable visit, we announced that we were…
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Look to God for a Needed Boost
One day I was walking down our church driveway when I noticed a box turtle at the edge of the pavement. Apparently it had crossed the driveway and was trying to climb over the curb to get back into the yard. However, it appeared to be stuck. It was pointed heavenward as it had been…
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Act before the Opportunity Is Gone
On a recent Sunday, several of us from our church went out to eat at a local restaurant. We were saying goodbye to a family that was moving to another state. What we didn’t realize at the time is that we were also saying goodbye to this eating establishment. The next day we heard that…
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Let’s Follow the Real Golden Rule
Recently one of the vice-presidential candidates claimed that he and the state he represents follows what he referred to as “the golden rule” and recommended that we all ought to live by it. However, he wasn’t thinking of the principle in the Bible we have come to call by that name. It was quite a…
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Tony Elder, Author/Pastor 