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The floods recede
Not even 30 days ago, a now-famous hurricane named Irene turned into a tropical storm and left behind a lot of water. So much water that little brooks turned into raging rivers, and rivers burst out of their normal boundaries. The water levels advanced, furiously, to the point of swallowing fields and farms, burying roads,…
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Who Answers?
Did it ever occur to you that only the authentic God can answer? It occurred to me recently. Since we are creatures who innately worship something; there are other things that are worshiped passionately, and worshiped sincerely. There are other deities that are revered, honored, prayed to, and made the center of our world. There…
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Being in
Do you remember the feeling of being “in”, in high school? Or being “out”? It is so much a part of high school culture. There are kids who are in with some, and out with others. There are kids who are in with none. And there are the fortunate few who are in with everybody.…
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A Prayer
Lord, High and Holy Meek and Lowly, Thou has brought me to the valley of vision, where I live in the depths but see thee in the heights; hemmed in by mountains of sin I behold Thy glory. Let me learn by paradox that the way down is the way up, that to be…
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Consider the Geese
At this time of year in the northeast, a simple three-mile jog can feel like a climb up Mount Everest. Not only are the temperatures chilling, the wind icy, and the other joggers few, but the scenery has changed considerably from a short month ago. I have an idealic spot to jog. A perfect 5K…
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Fireworks
Have you stopped to consider the glorious display of fireworks that occurs every October? Just like the month of July, when the 4th holiday sparks off a series of fireworks in the sky – except that these October ones are missing the boom, smoke and ash. It is breathtaking, really. The maples, elms, and oaks…
Consider the Lilies 
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