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Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?

At times it seems like one bad thing after another happens to us and we wonder why.  What did we do to deserve this?  Why is God punishing us? When will these horrible things end?  But, in the big picture … Continue reading

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Summer’s End

Do you have a favorite season? As soon as I make a choice, I remember some cozy characteristics about another season that makes me hesitate to make a firm decision. So, I am happy to enjoy all the seasons for … Continue reading

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Don’t Wish Your Life Away

As a youngster I was always saying things like, “I wish it was my birthday” or “I wish it was Christmas.” My mother would say, “Don’t wish your life away.” That made no sense to me. When you’re a kid, … Continue reading

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Covered Bridges

            I have liked covered bridges ever since I went to college in southern Indiana, where there are quite a few.  Parke County, Indiana has 31, the most of any county in the U.S.  My wife likes them also, and … Continue reading

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Creating with a Bang

Along with a Christian faith, there is room for science. Newton was not a heretic, any more than Luther. Understanding the universe doesn’t negate belief in God. The launching of the James Webb telescope happened to be on what we … Continue reading

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The Bride To Be

One of my granddaughters is a busy bride-to-be.  So many things to plan and prepare, so much anticipation.  Quite recently she selected her wedding dress.  As “grammy” I was fortunate to receive several pictures of the dress and the exciting … Continue reading

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God’s Answers

Just saw a meme on social media. You might have read it or something similar to it: “A YES from God, blesses you.  A NO from God, protects you. And WAITING FOR GOD Prepares you.” Well, watching an emotional movie today, triggered … Continue reading

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Why Worry?

I recently spent time with a friend who is a “worrier”.  It is often difficult to be around her as our conversations usually revolve around what she is currently having anxiety about. I have frequently asked her why she is … Continue reading

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Answer to Prayer

When my dear mother died in 2013, while cleaning out her desk, I found her personal prayer list. It was several pages, handwritten in neat Palmer method, on the type of notepad that you receive from a charitable institution when … Continue reading

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Christmas in August

It’s ninety-something degrees today. The good news is it’s less than four months until Christmas.  The reason I’m mentioning Christmas is because of something I read by Henry Suso, a 14th century, German mystic. Suso had a vision that took … Continue reading

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