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Christians By Whose Standards?
Many Americans claim to be Christians. Statistics from a few years ago stated that between 70 – 75% of adults in America identify themselves as Christians – about 240,000,000 Americans. Knowing that 3 out of 4 adults in America are Christians is mind-boggling to me. You would think that we would know how to treat…
Read MoreMaking a Difference #The Starfish Story
Over the weekend, I was reminded of a story I had heard several years ago. There are different versions of the story, but the one I thought about had an old man and a little boy in it. It is “The Starfish Story.” I have included it at the bottom, in case you want to…
Read MoreBlessings in Life and Death
After a long day’s work, I am ready to sit back in my easy chair, kick off my shoes, and just relax and unwind. I’ve worked hard, accomplished a lot, and I deserve a rest. That’s the way our Christian life should be. We are God’s workmanship, created to do good works that He has…
Read MoreChildren of God
As a parent of 3 kids, I have so many fond memories of them growing up. We have photo albums full of pictures and awards. Like any parent, I am so proud of my kids. But, as you know, there are times when we are not so proud of them; times when they do or…
Read MoreMembership Has Privileges
Many of us join different organizations and rewards programs for various reasons. We get things such as frequent flyer miles, discounts on flights, hotels, car rentals, discounts on other items we purchase; we also join organizations and clubs for social reasons, professional connections, support, community service and so many other reasons. But none of these…
Read MoreNot Your Ordinary Fruit: A Time and A Season
FOS Family, Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8 (NRSV) reminds us there is a time and a season for everything. 1 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: 2 a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; 3 a…
Read MoreSpirituality in the Age of Technology
Considering how many of us have chosen to live our lives today, spiritually speaking; technology has become a major vehicle in getting any message across to a larger audience. This message we are speaking about begins with self. So, we must first search inwardly concerning our spirituality without the influence of others locally or worldwide.…
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