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Hello 2024
New Year’s is one of my favorite holidays. I enjoy the anticipation of new beginnings and the reflective nature that comes with looking back to the prior year. At the church I attend, we have a huge New Year’s Eve celebration. Picture a Pentecostal gala, mixed with great church. People come dressed in their best… View Article
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Can You Hear Me?
Let’s go down memory lane. Remember the Sprint guy with the commercial of the man in various locations on the phone asking “Can you hear me now?” Let’s also think about the Christmas holiday that we just went through and the song title “Do you hear what I hear?” Growing up I had a serious… View Article
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Unlikely Branches on the Family Tree
Families. We all have them. Some of us have largely present families, while others have families that are about as distant as the north pole. A family is a unique constellation of relationships that shapes our existence. Whether we are content with how those relationships have shaped us or not, there is no denying… View Article
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This time of year is often understandably busy. We work to balance our everyday responsibilities with those that come with the holidays. If you are like me, then there can be equal parts excitement and dread of the days to come. Doesn’t it seem like there is just one thing after another? It can feel… View Article
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Control
As a child, I grew up with firearms in the house. Proper safety practices were taught passionately. The dangers, joys, and benefits of firing a gun were explained often. One day, while spending time at my uncle’s house, my dad asked me if I wanted to fire the 12 gauge shotgun. At twelve years… View Article
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