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We Must Remain Vigilant
One day I was observing a small flock of geese as they were foraging in a grassy area across from our church. Most of those birds had their heads toward the ground, diligently searching for something to eat. However I noticed that one or two of the geese on the outskirts of the gathering kept…
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God Can Be Our Place of Safety
In recent weeks it seems like floods have been in the news more than usual. I saw where one group of campers in another part of the country had to be rescued from rising waters by Black Hawk helicopters. I am sure they will always remember that experience. Even in our own region, there have…
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Let’s Challenge Ourselves Spiritually
It was a recent hot, humid summer morning when I stepped onto a pickleball court with my teenage grandson. I was curious to see how I would do and how my physical stamina would be after not having been involved in that activity for many months. My grandson had gotten quite good at the game,…
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You Have a Testimony to Share
Recently part of our family gathered at a restaurant known for its New York style pizza. Having visited that city a few times, we fell in love with their pizza, but have had a hard time finding anything comparable to it in our area, even among restaurants which claim to offer it. My wife had…
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250 Years Isn’t So Long Ago
We are celebrating the 250th anniversary of what most people consider to be the birth of the United States of America. It is a good time to give thanks for our nation and our freedoms, as well as to pray for our leaders and for a much-needed turning to God. So along with our cookouts…
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Tony Elder, Author/Pastor 