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A New Morning
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” This was the quote from a handmade gift my youngest daughter framed for me this Christmas. After reading this, I was reminded of all the dog-earred pages I… Continue reading
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Where is God? Part I
Pastor John Piper has arrested my attention with his December 27th Desiring God post. When all the world is shaking its head in horror and disbelief at the evils of our day, Dr. Piper would remind us that any and… Continue reading
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Congratulations, Ashley
Congratulations to my oldest daughter, Ashley, who graduated this month from NDSU with a music education degree. Through the course of her college years, she took a year off to work as Miss North Dakota and competed in the Miss… Continue reading
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Excelsior
Using Zechariah 4:10 as his text, my good pastor reminded us this week to not despise the day of small things. Despite our personal weaknesses and the seeming helplessness at times of God’s people, God is yet building his Church… Continue reading
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How Shall We Then Live?
Encouragement for God’s people when “the strength of those who bear the burdens is failing.” When “there is too much rubble” and “by ourselves we will not be able to rebuild the wall.” (Nehemiah 4:10) 1. KNOW WHOM TO… Continue reading
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May the Lord Do What Seems Good to Him
2 Samuel 10:12 Be of good courage, and let us be courageous for our people and for the cities of our God, and may the Lord do what seems good to him. Continue reading
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I am Heart-Broken Today
I am heart-broken today… I am heart-broken for the unborn who silently plead for rescue from their mothers; I am heart-broken for the financial weight my children and grandchildren will bear in taxes (direct and indirect) and the… Continue reading
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Grace
My dad was married yesterday. We lost my mom in 2004 to cancer and later my dad lost his 2nd wife to a stroke. His new wife, Judy, lost her own husband over a decade ago to a heart attack. … Continue reading
Shooting Over the Horizon 