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“The Love Month” Part 2 ~ Love According to God
As another Valentine’s Day looms ahead, there’s a simple, but important principle worth considering, and it reminds me of a dear friend back in our home state. She is, in the opinion of many, an authentic aficionado when it comes … Continue reading
Another “Love Month” Begins ~ Part I
In most years, February is probably my least favorite month. It’s a bit early to judge this one yet, but February usually brings challenges we could do without. For instance, before we can manage to pause long enough to be … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Faith, Family, and Culture, Humor Turned to Insight, Insights, Right Side Up, Valentine’s Day, Wake Up Calls
Tagged Another "Love Month" Begins ~ Part I, Gallagher's Pen, Love the Lord your God with all your heart, Love your neighbor as yourself, Right Side Up Thinking in an Upside Down World, Ron Gallagher
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To Be, or Not to Be? There’s a Better Question . . .
The anxieties and unanswered questions brought on by these uncertain days remind me of my high school days when, through no fault of our own, we were forced to read Shakespeare. It was an especially abusive procedure for us, especially
The Transition of Power We’re Missing
When we get news that a severe storm is headed our way, most of us don’t decide that the thing to do is to gather in a group and condemn the weather patterns that facilitated it. Neither do we call … Continue reading
God’s No Fly List ~ Are You on It?
There are lots of reasons to look for an escape these days. For those of us who consider ourselves conservatives and followers of Jesus, the odds of finding anything uplifting or encouraging in current news reports make winning the lottery … Continue reading
A Wilderness Appointment ~ The Doorway to Hope
Sometimes I really look forward to writing. The challenge of searching for some combination of words that accurately convey ideas and emotions is stimulating. It can even feel exciting in the sense that it fuels a dependence on God. His … Continue reading