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2026-04-14T22:41:53-04:00

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A Pastor’s Stage IV Prostate Cancer Journey of Faith

Last updated on: April 14, 2026 at 10:41 pm By Ken Shelton

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My Stage IV Prostate Cancer Journey My stage IV prostate cancer journey began 1 year ago when I felt a sharp pain in my left knee. You’re probably wondering why the pain in my left knee is relevant to prostate cancer so I’ll explain. I had no idea what was really happening because my left knee had bothered me before. I assumed it was just a stiff joint since I hadn’t been walking outdoors very much that winter. Like most... Read more

Health, Fitness and Religion

2025-02-28T22:10:17-05:00

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4 Types of Trouble “With a Capital T”

Last updated on: February 28, 2025 at 10:10 pm By Ken Shelton

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“4 Types of Trouble ‘With a Capital T’“ is not about the Broadway musical song Ya Got Trouble from The Music Man (© 1957, Meredith Wilson). Instead, it’s about the 4 main categories of Trouble found in the Bible. Since we’ve all faced them, we know that they certainly DO begin with a “capital, T!” They are: Trials, Tests, Temptations, and Tribulation, and Victory theough Jesus Christ. #1 – Trials – “Peirasmon” The text I’ve chosen to describe these 4 words is James... Read more

2025-01-31T13:44:56-05:00

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5 Reasons You Should Write

Last updated on: January 31, 2025 at 1:44 pm By Ken Shelton

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5 Reasons You Should Write is not about writing perfectly, or even writing well. Rather, it is about the importance and urgency of preserving your story. Things like your first kiss, getting married, a newborn baby, a spiritual experience, a career move, and all of the joyous things that life has to offer. But it is equally about the bad breakup, the rebellious child, the lost job, living with anxiety, and ultimately the process of dying. But that’s not all.... Read more

Healthy Relationships

2024-12-17T15:03:12-05:00

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3 Must-Haves for Happy Holidays

Last updated on: December 17, 2024 at 3:03 pm By Ken Shelton

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“3 Must-Haves for Happy Holidays” that I’m talking about are not gifts or decorations but something more personal. For most Americans, The Holiday Season refers to Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza, and New Year’s Day (here is a helpful list of this year’s observances). Some people find these occasions a perfect chance to celebrate. But for others, getting together can be difficult for many reasons. Holiday Stress Levels “While nearly half of U.S. adults (49%) would describe their stress levels during the traditional... Read more

Healthy Relationships

2024-11-07T15:17:05-05:00

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5 Things To Do After the Election

Last updated on: November 7, 2024 at 3:17 pm By Ken Shelton

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“5 Things to Do After the Election “ Have you ever heard of “post-achievement depression…That sense of purposelessness or sadness after completing a long-standing goal” (“Post-Achievement Depression: Overcoming the Slump,” Brown, 2024, Psychology Today)? It is a phenomenon with lasting implications for many people. Granted, most of you didn’t run for a political office this year. However, there was so much hype and anticipation that most of us felt heavily invested in the outcome. Your candidate(s) might have won or... Read more

2024-11-15T10:50:15-05:00

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Searching For Justice in the 2024 Presidential Election

Last updated on: November 15, 2024 at 10:50 am By Ken Shelton

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Searching For Justice “Searching For Justice in the 2024 Presidential Election” might sound like a bold claim. After all, what makes me the expert? Why do I feel like I’m the one who can spot it in the day-to-day world of politics? After all, what is it, anyway? Justice is really a simple concept. It means doing the right thing. In this article, I want to examine the subject from 3 different angles: Governmental responsibility, Personal ethics, and Biblical understanding. But... Read more

2024-11-01T11:19:49-04:00

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3 Reasons the Church Will Prosper No Matter Who is President

Last updated on: November 1, 2024 at 11:19 am By Ken Shelton

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“3 Reasons the Church Will Prosper no Matter Who is President” might initially sound arrogant or presumptuous. Still, it is true. In the first instance, there is the Church (all who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ) – a divine institution. Jesus invites us to live in the luxury of his abundant life and to share it with the world. The second is a man-made government. Most Americans will limit their involvement in politics to casting their vote,... Read more

2024-11-05T12:28:07-05:00

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Political Signs & The End of The World

Last updated on: November 5, 2024 at 12:28 pm By Ken Shelton

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Political signs and the end of the world in 2024. Too much? How about this: Do you post political signs, flags, or banners in your yard? How about bumper stickers? If so, why? From my perspective, it makes no sense whatsoever. In a country where each citizen has the right to cast a vote in privacy, why would you want engage in “yard wars?” What good does it do? Are there really people who drive by your home and after... Read more

2025-02-24T08:59:24-05:00

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The Pain of Betrayal!

Last updated on: February 24, 2025 at 8:59 am By Ken Shelton

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“The pain of betrayal” is just another phrase until it happens to you. When it occurs, you no longer think of the word’s meaning, you think about how it feels to be: Double-crossed Stabbed in the back Sold out Two-timed Ratted on “Being Double-Crossed is a Common Experience” The words in that list have teeth. They bite and leave marks on the soul. An article by Daniel McCoy titled “Top 10 Betrayals in the Bible,” shows that betrayal is a... Read more

Healthy Relationships

2024-10-31T19:29:23-04:00

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The 1 Thing That Matters Most?

Last updated on: October 31, 2024 at 7:29 pm By Ken Shelton

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Not everyone would answer “What matters most?” the same way. For those who profess Christ, Paul wrote, “the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” should be our aim (Philippians 3:14). When we come to faith in Christ, it isn’t long until we begin asking questions about Heaven and Hell. Throughout our lives, we return to it as a North Star for all we do and believe. Near the start of a New Year, I usually reexamine my direction in... Read more

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