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Stone-Hearted

  The Bible speaks of hearts of stone and flesh:     Ezekiel 36:26 (NIV) I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give … Continue reading

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Heart-Healthy Forgiveness

  February is Heart Month. What are you doing to keep your heart healthy?     Eat my fruits and veggies Exercise Watch my stress level Forgive FORGIVE? “Studies have shown that bitter, angry people have higher blood pressure and … Continue reading

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Debate Buzz

    This Bible verse should be the kick-off to every debate:   1 Peter 2:1 (ESV) So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Wouldn’t it be great if a buzzer cut … Continue reading

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Passing on Popularity

  I want people to like me. I hope others think I am doing a good job. But . . .     My kids thought I was a mean mom. My husband bristles when I nag. My coworkers don’t like it … Continue reading

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SUPREME Court

My commute to work takes me past our county courthouse. As I drive, the courthouse comes into view just under a nearby church steeple. I wonder if the lawyers and judges who work in there ever look up and ponder … Continue reading

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Washington Wisdom

  OK, maybe he didn’t chop down the cherry tree. Maybe he did tell a lie or two. Still, George Washington spoke many wise words.     “There is a natural and necessary progression, from the extreme of anarchy to … Continue reading

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Celebrated Presidents

    It’s Presidents Day. Woo hoo! Or is it boohoo?   Honor past Presidents? You bet! How does that tie in with auto and appliance sales? So we honor long-suffering public servants by granting ourselves a vacation day [sigh] Pictures … Continue reading

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Unarguable Prayer

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Prayer à la Patrick Henry

  “No free government, or the blessings of liberty, can be preserved to any people but by a firm adherence to justice, moderation, temperance, frugality, and virtue.”  Patrick Henry (1736-1799)   Lord God, may our presidential candidates be steeped in … Continue reading

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My Campaign to Pray

Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. Many Christians give up something for Lent. Today is the day after the NH Primary. Maybe I should give up campaign news for Lent.   Some years I give up something. Some … Continue reading

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