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Get in the Game I’m not much for video games but I have a couple of war simulations that I play occasionally. Each military campaign consists of a series of scenarios with objectives that must be met before you can advance. I was winning each scenario in the current campaign until I came to the …
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Trust and Obey A young boy attended revival services at his church where a visiting evangelist was preaching. No one made any decisions for Christ until the final night when God spoke to the boy and he gave his heart to Christ. When the service was over the visiting minister got up and said that …
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“Come with me and you’ll be In a world of pure imagination” So begins the song from the movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. I’ve always liked that song and the thought that goes with it. Escaping the normal routine for a while for a place of …
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What a difference a day makes...or a month...or how about a year? I must admit, I knew when I started this adventure that my writing times would probably be irregular but I didn't anticipate an entire year. I hoped I could get into a routine pretty soon but, as they say, stuff happens. And it …
I lost my job last week. Seems my skill set wasn't advanced enough. I had hoped to be able to pick up on things but after three weeks it was decided that someone with more experience was needed. Losing a job is rough, especially when you really needed it. What makes this particularly …
One of my favorite authors, Vance Havner, once said, "If I could only get preachers to realize that what they write, if it's good, will last longer than they will... It's a shame those who can write, won't." I've considered many times that I should write. The specifics of what, where, and how have …
Black & White with Shades of Gray 