Tag: Christianity
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When Life Piles On

When five-year-old Beck was buried in the sand by loving relatives, it was a fun adventure. This is what people do at the beach. Fun became frustration when he realized how heavy the sand was. Still fun, but the need to get out from under was imperative. Nobody likes to feel that they’re stuck under…
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What Really Matters?

We call ourselves the BSGE. Best Small Group Ever. Some of it has to do with the length of time we’ve been meeting together. Some of it has to do with the the closeness we’ve developed over years of sharing life. A lot of it has to do with the how much we trust each…
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Do You See What’s There?

photo courtesy of Baptiste Buisson on Unsplash I have a sweet friend who has been losing his eyesight slowly over the past several years. A degenerative disease has methodically robbed him of the clarity of vision to the point where he is legally blind and uses a guide dog. What amazes me about my friend…
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Tidy Up

When you choose the insanity of inviting close to one hundred people to your home for a barbecue, preparations need to be made to be able to be appropriately hospitable. There are those who might think us a tad bit unhinged by having so many folks over at the same time. We lead busy lives…
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Home Sweet Home?

He’s a dedicated construction engineer, always considering the needs of those for whom he builds. He’s creative with his methods and his medium, and he takes great pride in his innovations for his customers. His customers are small but not inconsequential. They prefer habitats that are darker and a little moist. Beck collects roly polys,…