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Around the Supper Table
I live in a house full of girls. I am outnumbered three to one. One of the most difficult things for me to deal with, especially over the past three-month Christmas Holiday, is what movies do we watch. It seems.....
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Around the Supper Table #173 – Guiding Us Each Day This Year
What is the most important day of our life? Have you ever thought about it? Is it the day we were born? Was it the day we made a commitment to God and accepted His Salvation? Was it the day.....
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Around the Supper Table #172 – Why do We Celebrate Christmas?
Why do we celebrate Christmas? Usually the simple answer is ‘because we always have,’ or ‘because we are supposed to.’ The day comes and goes. We are more full, and we’ve had a reunion with family. We could designate another.....
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Around the Supper Table #171 – I am Broken
I have always aspired to be a strong and determined person. I’ve had the mindset that if I work hard enough and long enough, I can get what I want, when I want. Afterwards, I would then thank God for.....
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Around the Supper Table #170 – Where is Your Treasure?
Today’s blog will start with a little riddle. It is something that goes on forever, but we never seem to have enough of it. You can spend it, but you can’t buy it or trade for it. Once it is.....
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Around the Supper Table #169 – Remember the Past: Have Faith in God’s Promise
I was in Walmart last week and was surprised to see all the Christmas decorations. I turned to Sarah, my wife, to see her reaction. She said, “What happened to Thanksgiving?” I replied, “I guess it’s gone.” I get a.....
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Around the Supper Table #168 – Commit and Trust
For whatever reason, I am a ‘prove it’ person. It doesn’t matter how small or simple the idea, I refuse to accept someone’s opinion or fact the first time I hear it, especially if they can’t present a well-informed defense......
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Around the Supper Table #167 – Call to Arms
I've spent the majority of my adult life dealing with trauma. As a counselor, it is just part of the job. Whether it is a soldier talking about losing his best friend or a young boy talking about losing his.....
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Around the Supper Table #166 – God’s Plan is Good
My 26-year-old son recently adopted four abandoned kittens. Orphaned animals aren’t that unusual on a farm, but it’s a little hard to see Joseph as a caretaker. Sometimes, he can barely remember to feed himself. But as crazy as that.....
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Around the Supper Table #165 – Prized Possession
I’m not much of a fairytale guy. I didn’t play Prince Charming with my daughter and rescue her from the evil witch, godmother, scary beast, or even read the fairytales to her. But there is a story that I read.....
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