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Seeking what is good

October 19, 2011 | By | Add a Comment

There are people who, on meeting a successful rival, no matter in what, are at once disposed to turn their backs on everything good in him, and to see only what is bad. There are people, on the other hand, who desire above all to find in that lucky rival […]

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10 Reasons Why I No Longer Care About the Boston Red Sox

10 Reasons Why I No Longer Care About the Boston Red Sox

October 14, 2011 | By | 5 Comments

Lay a whisper on my pillow Red Sox. I’ve lost that lovin’ feelin and here are ten reason why. 1. They became too popular. It used to mean something to be a Red Sox fan. They didn’t always sell out every home game, win a ton of games and get so […]

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The Charlatan’s Boy by Jonathan Rogers

The Charlatan’s Boy by Jonathan Rogers

August 7, 2011 | By | 4 Comments

This here is a book which might be disregarded as something for a younger audience. However, before you automatically assume it’s not for you, recall this quote by C.S. Lewis: A children’s story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children’s story in the slightest. I’m here […]

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Human Nature

May 29, 2011 | By | Add a Comment

All the greatest people ever lived have been telling us that for five thousand years and yet you’d be surprised how people are always losing hold of it. There’s something way down deep that’s eternal about every human being. – Thornton Wilder, Our Town

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Defiant Joy: The Remarkable Life & Impact of G.K. Chesterton by Kevin Belmonte

Defiant Joy: The Remarkable Life & Impact of G.K. Chesterton by Kevin Belmonte

May 28, 2011 | By | 5 Comments

“The way to love anything is to realize that it may be lost.” “The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and also to love our enemies; probably because generally they are the same people.” “The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting; it has been found difficult […]

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Completing Enjoyment

May 28, 2011 | By | Add a Comment

I think we delight to praise what we enjoy because the praise does not merely express but completes the enjoyment. It’s not out of compliment that lovers keep on telling each other how beautiful they are. The delight in one another isn’t complete unless it’s expressed. – C.S. Lewis

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Let it Snow

Let it Snow

March 31, 2011 | By | Add a Comment

In High School, I lOVED getting birthday wishes from classmates and was thrilled that I wasn’t one of those summer birth children to be pitied. Still, my birthday landed on a weekend and I missed out on copious amounts of affection. BUT, as a senior, my birthday was finally on […]

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A Simple Song of Praise

A Simple Song of Praise

March 1, 2011 | By | 2 Comments

I graduated from a theological seminary after college. Over the years, I’ve found that I’ve missed my fellow classmates at the seminary more than I thought I would. Yeah, some of the people were a little different, but I have a thing for quirky people. Also, everyone was really nice. […]

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If I Could Turn Back Time

If I Could Turn Back Time

February 27, 2011 | By | 1 Comment

Relationships are complicated things – especially those conducted through a time warp.  Here are 4 women for whom I would gladly turn back the clock with a love that transcends time. Olivia Newton-John in 1978. Oh my sweet goodness, my! I’ll never forget that summer night in 1997 when I […]

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TV/VCR Repair

TV/VCR Repair

February 20, 2011 | By | Add a Comment

Does anyone else remember those Sally Struther International Correspondence Schools commercials where she ran through a list of degrees which you could pursue from the comfort of your own home? Was I the only 10 year-old who really wanted to go for the TV/VCR repair? Sally made it sound so appealing. […]

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