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January 2013

January 07, 2013

A World Without Clocks — Is Sabbath Possible in This Modern Age?

As I sit at the kitchen bar typing this, I am surrounded by reminders of...

December 2012

December 28, 2012

Why is the planet Mercury smiling at you?

Mercury is smiling at you. And it has been since the dawn of Creation --...

December 23, 2012

The Bells on Christmas Day — The Song, The Story

(A Red-Letter Believers Christmas Tradition) One of my favorite Christmas songs is I Heard the Bells...

December 20, 2012

Who stole the baby Jesus?

Jesus saves, but who's saving Jesus?There have been a number of thefts at Nativity Scenes across the...

December 18, 2012

Review: Carey Dyer, “Slow Down”

If you love good, gospel music with a positive outlook, you’re going to love Carey...

December 17, 2012

One dot on the map

I found God in the woods. He was there and I heard him. I could...

December 17, 2012

Who can I blame?

When things go wrong, often the first response is to root out responsibility.It happens in...

December 12, 2012

Looking for a sign

The story of Christ's birth is full of signs. Angels. Visitations. Stars. Old women and virgins alike...

December 10, 2012

If Your Path is a Twisted One

His denial was huge. He had turned his back on his friend and the man...

December 09, 2012

December 04, 2012

How to find peace this Christmas

The blinking cursor greets me. “How can I find peace” I type slowly, feeling a...

December 01, 2012

chasing the wind

Chasing the Wind The Search for Meaning in a Meaningless World Replacing God Intro I...

December 01, 2012

What Santa School Can Teach Me About God

If you have any aspirations about donning a suit and a beard and playing Santa,...

November 2012

November 27, 2012

Don’t be a Stranger to Danger

It looked bad, as he clutched his wrist and grimaced in pain. Joshua,was just 11,...

November 21, 2012

Thanksgiving for Those Who Have Lost

You don’t reach midlife without loss — the loss of a loved one, a friend, a job,...

November 19, 2012

What to do when you feel like you are in a losing battle

Do you think that your identity is being sucked away by the culture? Do you...

November 15, 2012

Justice

Isaiah 58:10 New International Version (NIV) 10 and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the...

November 15, 2012

Where Does Success Come From? by David Rupert I remember my first raise. I was working...

November 13, 2012

Till Death Do Us Part: Is Retirement an Option Anymore?

"Linda?” She heard my surprise as I approached her behind the counter at the locally-owned...

November 08, 2012

I wonder while I wander

I wasn't happy about having to walk to work. But the family was short a...

November 05, 2012

Think on these things

If you watch political ads for long, you'll start to take on a cynical view...

November 04, 2012

Looking for the story in the moral

Please, share with a friend if you feel moved. Read all past issues at

October 2012

October 31, 2012

Let It Go

Fall is the season of letting go. There's a wistful resignation these days, an understanding that I can't...

October 29, 2012

Stop Waiting for God to Tell You What to Do

There are plenty of people who are just floating in life, looking for a place...

October 26, 2012

Politics Will Not Save You

Thank goodness the elections are drawing down. Living in a "Swing State" has seen an amazing...

October 24, 2012

When something goes wrong with your perfect plan

We all have a perfect plan for our lives that we’ve developed over time. Our...

October 22, 2012

“I’m Your Accuser, And I Approve This Message”

I've tried to avoid political ads. Honest, I've really tried.But living in a swing state...

October 18, 2012

Micromanager or just a Strong Leader?

I read with interest the article by Christine A. Scheller over at The High Calling about...

October 14, 2012

My songs do not belong to me

Want to share great quotes on photo cards, on your blog or with a friend?...

October 11, 2012

Say a prayer for The Pretender

I looked longingly past the island, the exile, and I wondered. I thought the moat...