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To Bryce and Caroline
Dana and I are so happy and blessed to add another member to our family tree – our lovely Caroline Maria Werner Young. Can it be a week has passed since their happy wedding in the Cities? We have… Continue reading
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Warren Lyle LeClerc, November 14, 1947 – May 24, 2018
A very honoring funeral was given Uncle Warren on Thursday, May 31, 2018. The pastor gave a straight gospel message and my cousin, Wade Shafer, Warren’s godson, ended the service with a very personal and heartfelt address with memories… Continue reading
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Don’t You Believe It
Many of us are mourning the loss of an American era with the passing of a man, I think we won’t soon see the likes of again. The beloved preacher and evangelist, the Reverend Billy Graham, passed away on Wednesday,… Continue reading
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Ah… This is Love!
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. In this the love of… Continue reading
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Welcome, Dear William!
We are blessed to welcome our precious latest, our dear William Ryle, born January 30, at 3:09 p.m., to Ashley and Andrew, and measuring 7# 7oz. and 20″ long. You are named for two giants of the faith- William Tyndale,… Continue reading
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When Dawn Gives Way to New Day
Surely, this is the time between times… our dear pastor calls it “the dawn.” After centuries and centuries of darkness, it is a time of hope rising, a new day has most-assuredly broken upon history now that God has walked… Continue reading
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Work for Night is Coming
On the cusp of the 20th century, William Booth (1829 – 1912), founder of the Salvation Army, wrote of his fears for the turn of the century. Now looking back on the past 117 years we might see just how… Continue reading
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This Year – Do the Next Thing
Elisabeth Elliot was this mom’s mentor in the young years of my parenting. She spoke common sense; and she did not allow the fear of man to be a snare. She plainly divided the Word of Truth and applied it… Continue reading
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Gerald Alexander LeClerc, November 18, 1937 – July 12, 2017
The pastor said it correctly, when he remarked that there was something missing from our family gathering this weekend. Of course, it was my Uncle Jerry – he who was always looked for to bring levity and cheer to all… Continue reading
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Even the Wind and Sea Obey Him
What follows is a guest post from my brother-in-law, Larry. Yesterday in church we had a Sharing Day, something we’ve done now and again to provide testimony to what God is doing on behalf of his people. Larry stood up… Continue reading
Shooting Over the Horizon 