October, 2014

• 19 October

  Turning Around My Perspective

  

  I love the millennials’ attitude towards life, not their behavior, which is even more bold and brash than the 20’s. YOLO (You Only Live Once) is their motto for everything-good or bad; incredibly fierce or incredibly stupid in choice and demeanor. They are not afraid to try anything. Their “live ...

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• 19 October

  If Not Us…Then Who?

  

  Take a look at this food for thought… “This is a little story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got ...

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• 19 October

  Once Like A Bird

  

  “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed” (John 8:36 NKJV). The consolations of God for His suffering servants stand readily available to all who worship and praise His name. Whether in cold darkness or warmest light, any place or time, a crowded place or utterly ...

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• 18 October

  Help! My Heart Feels Strange

  

  Got some extra time on your hands and don’t know what to do with it? Have you ever helped out your neighbor when they never asked or volunteered down at the library for story time? How about assisting an elderly woman across the street? Think these things matter for yourself ...

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• 18 October

  Our Hope: First Fruits of Life

  

  ‘…I gladly give my tithe to God because I want to let Him know that He is first in my life.  And because we give our first to the Lord, He blesses us, protects us, and provides for us.’ — Robert Morris,  ‘Unlocking the Rewards of Generous Living’ (Chosen Books ...

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• 18 October

  Need a Miracle?

  

  Have you seen a miracle lately?  Do you need one?  God is still in the miracle business, you know.  He never changes; however, we have become some pretty tough customers.  Medical science surely obscures many miracles; sheer busyness blinds us to others. Particularly in America, our faith in the things ...

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• 17 October

  Now That I Know Better

  

  Friends, for those who don’t know, is a sitcom about six friends living in New York City.  The show’s writers were masters of comedy, to be sure.  The show is extremely funny and entertaining.  I used to watch it quite often.  I am also an avid reader, and two of ...

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• 17 October

  The Importance of Overcoming Anger, and How To Do It

  

  If more people would deal with their anger issues many of our social problems would be minimized. It is a cause of broken relationships, domestic battles, and evil acts in our culture. Anger takes many forms, from holding bitterness against another person to physical violence. It reveals itself in our ...

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• 17 October

  Inspiring Winter: Tale of a Dolphin

  

  In December 2005, Winter was a several-month-old bottlenose dolphin living in coastal Florida waters. It was there that she became entangled in a crab trap, her life hanging in the balance. She was rescued and taken to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Clearwater, Florida. Sadly, her tail had to be ...

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• 17 October

  Praying Pets: Because It Really Does Happen

  

  Do you realize that our pets praise the Lord? If you don’t believe me, I’m going to take a moment to try to convince you of this very thing. If one were to examine the subject of animals praising God, there are two places that I would suggest looking. They ...

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