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Your Counselor

Uncertainties and tragedies often summon us to seek someone to talk to. But, alas, many stray into wrong places for counseling. Amidst the confusing claims of professional and “Christian” counselors, one Counselor is worth listening to. One who truly knows … Continue reading

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Tears At Christmas

The Christmas story is not a sanitized account of life. It’s not some sentimental jollity of jingle bells, Xmas plays, and Santa Claus gifts, supposedly to remember Christ’s birth. Besides “peace on earth and goodwill towards men” (Luke 2), there’s … Continue reading

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Temple of Justice

Deep within the human heart is a yearning to worship at the temple of justice. It’s a longing for the day when truth will at last triumph, when unresolved mysteries will be finally solved, and when all wrongs will be … Continue reading

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Let Go!

Those who cherish the spirit of settling scores are devious and dangerous. Their vengeful spirit is cloaked in robes of justice and their treasured bitterness explodes to harm others. The retaliation they seek arises, not necessarily from hurt they’ve experienced … Continue reading

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Thorns of Roses

We are charmed by the grace of roses, but detest the thorns. Yet there’s never a rose without thorns. The thorns defend the rose from intruders, and their pricks inoculate it from infections attracted by its beauty and fragrance. Paul … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving: Thanks for Giving

On the eve of “Thanksgiving,” may I take this opportunity to say to all, “Thanks for giving….(Fill in the blanks).” To all those who reached out to me and my family during our difficult time, we offer our sincere and … Continue reading

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Replace the Turkeys

Thanksgiving day in America pays tribute to the great suffering of millions of turkeys at factory farms and to their funeral at our dinner tables. The price tags for it and other special holidays are not just in the cost … Continue reading

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The Pen

No one has yet succeeded in silencing the voice of the pen. To ignore it is to be influenced by it, and to attack it is to promote it. Over the years the powerful have tried to banish, tarnish, and … Continue reading

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Honestly Mistaken

Honest mistakes are almost inevitable in the quest for truth, innovation, and change. Those who’ve never made mistakes are those who’ve greatly accomplished nothing. Though costly, we shouldn’t be discouraged by mistakes. Mistakes afford an opportunity to learn and grow. … Continue reading

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Courtesy to Our Critics

“We should not allow our feelings to be easily wounded. We are to live, not to guard our feelings or our reputation, but to save souls. … If impatient words are spoken to you, never reply in the same spirit. … Continue reading

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