You've probably seen Santa Claus; but have you ever seen the Easter Bunny? As a small child, I enjoyed visiting Santa at a local department store at Christmastime. My parents would take me downtown to the jolly bearded man in the red suit. I felt comfortable climbing into his lap, telling him my wish list and receiving a gift along... > more

Tags: death of jesus, Easter, easter story, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Rusty Wright, who is jesus

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The other day, I watched one of favorite old movies, the original 1944 version of The Canterville Ghost. It takes place in England during World War II and stars Charles Laughton, Robert Young, and a very young Margaret O’Brien.  Margaret was so endearing and spoke so beautifully as a child. In the film, the phrase “noblesse oblige” arises because she... > more

Tags: charity, Experience, heirs of Christ, responsibility, spiritual growth

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Think of it as Survivor: Earth As reality TV host Jeff Probst might say (cue theme music; roll panoramic video), “This … is the planet Earth - a spectacular paradise that can become a perilous jungle.  Two people – a man and a woman – are about to begin the adventure of the ages.” “Their progeny will encompass vastly different walks... > more

Tags: Bible, is the bible reliable, Mark Burnett, reading the Bible, Roma Downey, Rusty Wright, the Bible, TV, who is jesus

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Spring 2013 blooms with a vibrant palette! We’ve got bright monochromatic colors - cobalt blue, luminous yellow, playful greens - 80’s neons and sugar-dusted pastels.  Floral patterns are front and center with spring’s modern romance blossoming. Flowers are transformed into wearable art with floral prints, floral lace, 3-D petals, and flower photography all showcased for spring.  Black and white is... > more

Tags: barb klemke, cheryl lupul, fashion, spring, spring 2013 fashion, spring fashion, summer, summer 2013 fashion, summer fashion

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What does winter say to your heart? “I prefer winter and fall, when you feel the bone structure of the landscape - the loneliness of it, the dead feeling of winter. Something waits beneath it, the whole story doesn’t show.”  ~Andrew Wyeth Winter is when... *bare branches stand out as scary stickmen. * blustery winds whip the last of the dead, fallen leaves...into... > more

Tags: Experience, hope, patience, peace, spiritual growth, suffering, trials, waiting, winter

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Let's face it… Valentine's Day sometimes makes us growl. Who came up with the crazy idea of dedicating a specific day of the year to the expression of our love for others? Who decided to lay this huge pressure upon us? Even as a child, I found this day horribly stressful. Who should I give a valentine to? Should I... > more

Tags: help, ideas, Men, relationships, survive valentine's day, valentine, Valentine's Day, Women

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How do you convince your workers to go along with a change? Employees are typically resistant to change because they have grown comfortable to doing things a certain way. It’s hard for them to see the benefits in fixing what doesn’t seem broken. But that doesn’t mean it has to turn into a battle every time you change something. In... > more

Tags: business, change, lead, leading change, managers, resist change, success

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