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Ruined house after earthquake re Incredibly real earthquake fear

Incredibly Real Earthquake Fear

Stretched out on my mat, I reached to pull the stack of clothing near. Lying back against my pillow, I began to pray. “Father God, I beg You. Please, let us sleep safely through this night. Even just one night, ple-e-ease–” Sobs interrupted my bedtime pleadings. Tears rolled down my cheeks, pouring from deep wells […]

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Chris Tomlin Concert (from Chris Tomlin facebook page)

Our Teenagers–One Nation Under God

Standing in the midst of teens, each one swaying to the extra-loud music and singing with nearly-supernatural gusto, I felt my senior heart being enveloped by a burning sense of hope for our nation. This concert lifted up the name of Jesus and proclaimed the sovereignty of Almighty God. My eardrums throbbed, and being blind, […]

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu re Israel’s Heroes: Past and Present

Israel’s Heroes: Past and Present

Twenty-five hundred years ago, a Persian viceroy arranged for the total annihilation of all the Jews in the 120 provinces under the king’s authority. What had these thousands of people done to him? Absolutely nothing. Truth be told, only one Jewish man had been in a position to personally offend Haman. He refused to kneel […]

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Glaring Disconnects: Visits of Netanyahu and Bai Koroma

News segments I listened to this week stirred me to wonder if the Heads of State truly believe the public has no recall of their past news clips. The media reports what the world leaders say, but it’s up to us to connect the dots. I submit the following two examples for your consideration: Example […]

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Black Friday Mall re Thank You, Lord, For Giving Us RAS!

Thank You, Lord, For Giving Us RAS!

In the late-sixties, I bought my first second-hand Volkswagen Bug. I’d noticed them on the roads before my purchase, but never gave the funny little colored Beetles much thought—until I had my own. Then, I saw them everywhere, and I could look at the rear window and tell you what year that car had been […]

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