Positive thoughts from a Christian Perspective
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Anchored in Hope: Faith Through Life’s Trials
In 1964, when he was seventeen years old, a young man attended a press conference where Martin Luther King Jr. spoke. “Meeting Dr. King made me feel like I was part of the solution. He inspired hope and made me want to join him in his righteous crusade,” the man, now 78, said in a…
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Selective Listening (again)
It happens every 4th of July – Independence Day here in the USA. In our little hamlet it’s perfectly legal for folks to shoot off fireworks, on the streets and from their back yards. And each passing year the relentless noise is more startling to my sense of well-being. Time to break out the noises…
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Building a Life Brick by Brick
My father was a teacher who spent his summers doing odd jobs. One of these involved working as a small-scale brick layer–think barbeque pits, or outdoor flower planters and, as a teenager, I often spent my summers as dad’s helper. First, he laid the bricks one at a time, making sure they were true to…
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Overcoming Darkness with God’s Light
The parking lot near the track, where Nancy and I take early morning walks, is bordered by large sycamore trees. Near each of these trees, there are lights that help illuminate the parking lot. The other morning, just after sun up, they were still on. But some were more visible than others. However… Notice the…
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The Hedonic Treadmill: Seeking Joy Beyond Stuff
My wife and I recently spent a few days in Down East Maine, enjoying the scenic rocky beaches and the brisk sea air. It was our third visit, and each time back we’ve stayed a little closer to the ocean. After checking into a small boutique hotel steps from downtown Bar Harbor, we strolled along…
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Finding God in Life’s Changes
It’s a sticker I found in a travel stop restroom, left on an electric hand dryer: “Here for the changes.” I looked it up, this is the slogan of a company who makes baby care products. Come to think of it, the hand dryer was next to a diaper changing station. (Yes, I washed my…
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