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Throwing dirt, losing ground

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There are some things you learn about people that are unsettling and leave you feeling dirty. Views long held are not easily undone, and we’re tempted to admit the negative

Women opening gifts

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I’ve met many appreciative men. They open a Christmas gift and exclaim, “Well, that’s so nice,” or “Look at this…I’ve been wanting one of these. Thank you so much.” Clearly,

Just like that, it's 2020

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Is the end or beginning of a decade? The argument reigns again on the years that end in zero. Is it the end of the previous decade or the beginning

Why Christians support Trump

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Watchmen comic book author Alan Moore had a great quote about irony. “It is the oldest ironies that are still the most satisfying: man, when preparing for bloody war, will

Home for the Holidays —The Old Home Place

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• Coming home for the holidays • Sitting around the table at a bountiful feast • Being thankful for what we have, and where we are in our lives •

The end approaches

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‘Tis the season to review the past year. As the prophets of old used to proclaim, “The End Is Nigh!” whatever nigh means. As it has been for lo these

Guess who's coming to dinner?

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One of the best movies I have ever seen was the 1967 classic, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. It starred Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn and Sidney Poitier. At the time

Christmas remembered

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“Is that Callie’s husband?” I said, as I slipped quietly into a pew near the front of the church. “He plays the flute?” I asked myself, knowing I didn’t have

Christmas Traditions

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EDITORIAL

Adults are fond of telling stories about growing up and especially about things they remember about Christmas. What were some of the most memorable times you had during this holiday? What happened? Where did it happen? Why has it found such a fond place in your past?

Rock and Roll will never die

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Hey Hey, My My, Rock and Roll will never die, or so said Neil Young (74).

Have you seen it yet? If you are on Facebook, you will no doubt have seen the meme that lists the ages of several of the rock and roll icons of the 1960’s and 70’s. Mick Jagger (76), Ron Woods (72), John Fogerty (74) and others are now in their late 60’s or early 70’s. Many of these old codgers are still rocking on stages around the world. Of course, Keith Richards and Betty White (97) will outlive all of us.