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These images represent joy. They are snapshots of diligence and reward. But most importantly, they are pictures of faith in action! Yesterday, I took Shep on a fishing "trip" to the local YMCA catch and release pond,
Thank you, Rick Warren, for clobbering my shins with this inspired message! (Be sure to click on the link to read Pastor Warren's full message.) 1. Stop making excuses. 2. Start today. 3. Establish a planned routine.
It is very good to have a plan. Just don't hold it too tightly. Six days and seven nights at Disney World. Four parks, plus a special shopping district, and multiple resorts with additional minor attractions. Special
Training our kids to live according to the compass of Reality is difficult. It is NOT the path of least resistance, to be sure! It is the nature of kids of all ages, and particularly teens, to
Yes, you read the title correctly. I said thinking is highly overrated. Undoubtedly, you have experienced times when you would have done well to have taken more time to stop and think before acting on a quick
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