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A Strange Kind of Anchor
If you’re like me, the word "anchor" has some negative connotations. For example, dictionaries say an anchor is a device for preventing or restricting a ship’s motion. I certainly don’t…
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A Ray of Hope on a Gloomy Day
Are you bummed out about something today? Perhaps the condition of your nation…your church…your health…your finances…your emotions…or your family? Then I think you’ll find hope and encouragement through the words…
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The Parable of the Too-Short Bed
I once inherited a bed that was too short. Ordinarily, it’s not a big problem if you have a short bed, because you can always dangle your feet over the…
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The One Reason for Optimism
Whether you look at the Grammy Awards, the stock market, or what was said (or not said) in the State of the Union Address, it was a very depressing week…
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Charred Stones & New Wineskins–Which Are YOU?
It’s an oversimplification to say there are only two kinds of Christians in the U.S. today, but let me try to make a case for that view nevertheless. On the…
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What’s Holding You Back?
Sometimes we’re on the brink of our breakthrough, but something is holding us back. Can you relate? After Moses’ death, Joshua found himself on the banks of the Jordan River,…