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Keeping December 1st Sacred

In our family December 1st is one of the most sacred days of the year. Come rain, snow, sleet or hail nothing can stop this day so sacred (Ya, I know, it doesn’t rhyme but you try rhyming with ‘sacred’). On this day of days I enter the crawl space and haul plastic tote after plastic tote up the stairs. Christmas ornaments, decorations, lights... >Full Story

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A Pet Owner’s Greatest Fear

It hurt today as I said goodbye to Max. Our little dog would have turned 13 in a few days but he never made it. He was getting weaker and on Monday he was so sick that I stayed home from work with him and held him most of the day. I had to carry him as he had... >Read More



Marriage: Little Things Add Up

The other day the headlines read “Gold prices set record high”. I am all for investment when it gets me what I want. But if you are like me you didn’t jump on the gold band wagon soon enough and wish you had years ago. So I guess you can call me dumb for not investing sooner. But wait, I’m... >Read More



The Greatest Goal? Henderson vs Crosby

"I am trusting you, O Lord, saying, “You are my God!” My future is in your hands." (Psalm 31:14-15, NLT) As we headed outside for some fresh air after the “Golden Goal” a man saw my Canada jersey and said, “I guess Mr. Crosby made your day. Maybe your year!” The euphoria was amazing and the patriotism was over the... >Read More



“But I Don’t Want a Divorce”

I sat across from him as he poured out his heart. My friend’s marriage was ending, against his wishes.  Unfortunately this story repeats itself over and over. You will probably face the same challenge I did.  How do you support a friend facing an unwanted divorce?  What do you say? There are no guarantees the marriage can be healed but...... >Read More


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