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NO THANK YOU–THANKSGIVING 2010
This morning as I arise and look out the window of my study over snowy, picturesque, and beautiful Puget Sound there are many things which come to my mind that I am thankful for: Jesus’ love for me, my superhero wife, kind daughters, and this delicious cup of coffee that is bringing joy to my…
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THE HARD “THANK YOUS”
Being thankful requires hard work. Eating turkey or watching a silly football game will never bring about true thankfulness. Sunday I preached about the need to give thanks even in and for difficult circumstances in our lives. St. Paul was able to write that his imprisonment “has really served to advance the gospel” in Philippians…
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THE PERFECT GRILLED CHEESE
One of God’s great gifts to the human race is the gift of cheese. Cheese is so beautiful it should be a runway model for Victoria’s Secret. Putting cheese between bread and then slightly toasting it in a pan; now that is brilliant. May God grant eternal blessings to whoever was the first to endeavor…
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MEGAMIND–THE REDEMPTION OF EVIL
The Greenbeans enjoy movies. I like old movies and have recently inflicted North By Northwest and Red River upon my otherwise unsuspecting family. The public library is a great resource for these types of films; although sometimes you have to wait so long that you forget you ordered it. But, it is always worth it. …