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Eagles in Chickenland

Posted on September 12, 2016 by editor

When Eagles are silent, noise is equated with wisdom, propaganda with truth, and activity with productivity. Regrettably, Eagles in Chickenland are often silent because: they’re tired or feel it’s no use; their voices have been banned; they’re nursing their wounds … Continue reading →

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Listen With Your Two Ears

Posted on August 22, 2016 by editor

Those who make decisions without listening to both sides of an issue are foolish and dangerous. Often, their judgments are unfair, and their actions encourage gossip and slander. God gave us two ears so we can hear things from ALL … Continue reading →

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Our Words

Posted on August 7, 2016 by editor

Our words are bigger than our mouths, travel faster than light and outlast our time. Words can discourage or inspire, wound or heal, build up or tear down. An unknown poet wrote: “A careless word may kindle strife; A cruel … Continue reading →

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History’s Volcanic Hour

Posted on July 17, 2016 by editor

Once, a US Senate Chaplain prayed: “Our Father God, …. in this volcanic hour of history save us, we beseech Thee, from panic and despair” (Frederick Brown Harris). Those words capture our inner fears and longings in today’s frightening world … Continue reading →

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Our Tears

Posted on July 10, 2016 by editor

“The sea is nothing but a library of all the tears in history” (Lemony Snicket). Each tear is written in a language that cannot be expressed in words. And every salty tear meandering into the sea is a cry for … Continue reading →

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Oxymorons

Posted on July 2, 2016 by editor

I’m pretty sure this thought-nugget will be clearly misunderstood! If you missed it, I just used an oxymoron (“clearly misunderstood”)—a combination of contradictory or incongruous words. Unless used for dramatic effect or to add flavor to a speech, oxymorons make … Continue reading →

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Fortunes of Misfortune

Posted on June 26, 2016 by editor

Alas, how often we show ingratitude for the gifts of misfortune! How frequently we display little appreciation for sorrow, disappointment, and failure! Wrapped in darkness, delivered with suddenness, and often greeted by disbelief, misfortunes are the fortunes that can easily … Continue reading →

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Where Are the Men?

Posted on June 19, 2016 by editor

Father’s Day honors not only biological fathers, but all men who act as father-figures in our lives—stepdads, uncles, grandpas, husbands, teachers and other responsible adult males. The day isn’t for hollow hilarity, but for sober reflection and honest introspection. It’s … Continue reading →

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The Rough Mountains

Posted on June 12, 2016 by editor

There are no smooth mountains. If our mountains were smooth, they would be difficult to climb. So, when God gives us mountains to climb, He leaves them rough. The bumps and rocks along the way—the obstacles and hurdles in our … Continue reading →

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Let’s Think

Posted on May 23, 2016 by editor

It’s easier to feel than to think. And many who think they’re thinking are either parroting the thoughts of others or merely re-arranging their prejudices. Thinking is hard as it forces us to analyze facts before we finalize acts. Also, … Continue reading →

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