“But if Christ Be not Risen,” Part I: Resurrection ~ An End or a New Beginning?

As we approach another anniversary of the most consequential and impactful event in human history, Jesus’ homeland is  Continue reading

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On the Way ~ Or Just ‘In’ the Way?

As a kid, I always wanted to get involved however I could with any chores, tasks, or projects my grandpa happened to be doing. If I came back  Continue reading

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Defeated by the Specter of Enemies We’re Afraid to Fight

The famous author, H.G. Wells, may have been very gifted in many ways, but prophecy wasn’t one of them. Some of you old timers may recall that  Continue reading

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A Heart Monitor That Doesn’t Need Batteries

Have you seen that TV commercial where a guy stops random people coming by his little stand to ask a question? After his friendly greeting, he simply says, “How’s  Continue reading

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Restoring Unity’s Indispensable Element

An illustration introduced in a class I was involved with decades ago crossed my mind again recently. It was designed to clarify a concept the presenter called  Continue reading

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“Friendship Seeds”, Part 3 ~ It Has to Start Somewhere

Well, it looks like I did it again – as in, somehow I let  💝💕 VALENTINE’s DAY  💕💝  sneak up on me … You guys have never done that, right? You’d think after all the  Continue reading

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