September 11, 2019 While most of our days pass without memory, there are certain dates that we never forget. Consider birthdates, marriage, graduation – the list will be long when we take time to think about it. These memorable dates bring joy as we ponder their significance. There are certain events where we not only […]
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May 22, 2019 The Roman leader Cicero is credited with these words: “Memory is the treasure of all things and their guardian.” I can only wonder what motivated him to say this, but it has led me to think about the power of memories. With Memorial Day this weekend, I am remembering people who have
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December 14, 2018 A song says it well: “I love to tell the story, for those who know it best seem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest.” I am pondering those words while reading the Christmas Story from Matthew and Luke in the New Testament. Along with many people, some of my
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January 10, 2018 Teachers, youth sponsors and mentors can become so involved in the day-to-day routine that they fail to realize the influence they are having on individuals. A few months ago, Carol and I attended a reunion of the youth group that we pastored more than 40 years ago. It was an amazing experience.
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September 14, 2016 “Legacy” by simple definition is “something handed down or left behind.” It can be property, influence or a memory. Its value is often in the eyes of the recipient. What one person considers a legacy, another might see as having little or no value. Most humans possess something from a parent, grandparent
June 29, 2016 I was visiting with a young couple who wondered about the history of our church and the development of the campus. The church is 65 years old, and I have been on staff for nearly half of those years. Having researched the early years, I have a degree of confidence when discussing
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May 25, 2016 Certain dates on the calendar provide reminders of special events in the past. This weekend is one of them. In my growing up years, our annual routine was to visit the cemeteries where family members were buried. We would collect wildflowers from the ranch and place them on the graves. My mother
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