One of my favorite modern evangelists is Ron Hutchcraft. His down-home style is a must read for me every morning. He has a way of weaving a message into everyday life. This morning’s message was particularly meaningful, so much so … Continue reading
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Cartoons
Okay. Okay. Here’s the scoop on cartoons. My personal fascination with cartoons goes back to my boyhood. I would check the box scores in the paper and flip directly to the comics — known back than as the “funnies.” Even … Continue reading
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Tagged cartoons, DPchallenge, faith, family, laughing, Memories, traditions, writing
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Prayer
I have a friend who has walked away from his faith. The tipping point, ironically, came during joys and concerns time at worship. He said he got tired of listening to people praying for “travel mercies” and other special providences. … Continue reading
What’s Your Story?
This guest review by Kathy Gossen previously appeared in the Reveille/Between the Lakes You remember the popular book, The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren? It became wildly popular over a matter of days as one by one people across … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog Business, Books, DPchallenge, faith, family, Giveaways., review, Thankfulness
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More amazing grace
There is a Funky Winkerbean cartoon taped to the file cabinet next to my desk. I look at it every day. Les Moore lost his wife to cancer and he is driving with his daughter Summer. She asks, “Dad … … Continue reading
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Tagged anecdotes, DPchallenge, ecouragement, encouragement, faith, family, grace, grief, Karen, Memories
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Amazing grace
Four years. it’s been four years today since my wife Karen died and my world — and those who knew her and loved her — changed forever. Throughout Karen‘s diagnosis, I tried to stay optimistic, looking for that miracle. She … Continue reading
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Tagged dignity, DPchallenge, faith, family, grace, Karen, Memories, peace, relationships
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Flashing lights
The other day, I was rolling along the highway when an approaching vehicle started flashing his lights. I immediately knew the signal. I checked my speed {notice, I didn’t say adjust} and waved to him as our vehicles passed. Sure … Continue reading
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Tagged DPchallenge, driving, encouragement, faith, family, slow down, speed traps, warnings
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The game of life
I was looking forward to watching Monday Night Football. My Packers were squaring off against Seattle. I had the wings. I had the beer. I — and most football fans around the country of any stripe — ended with indigestion. … Continue reading
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Tagged DPchallenge, faith, family, life, monday night football, Packers, sports, victims
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Dion shares his truth
This review was originally published in the Reveille/Between the Lakes I was listening to the Malt Shop Oldies a couple of weeks ago and heard The Wanderer by Dion. So, when I was looking for another book to read, I … Continue reading
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Tagged Dion, DPchallenge, faith, family, Memories, music, redemption, review, truth, writing
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The Light 