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How to hear the still, small voice of God

It was ever so subtle, but I heard it nonetheless. A quiet voice said, “Send a note of encouragement,” followed by a particular person’s name. During ... Read more

by Jan White, Sunday, July 23, 2023 7:30 am

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Leaving behind footprints in the sands of time

“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Apollo 11 Commander Neil Armstrong spoke those famous words on July 20, 1969 upon ... Read more

by Jan White, Sunday, July 16, 2023 7:30 am

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What is the value of a Bible?

A few months ago, an 1,100-year-old Bible sold for $38 million during an auction at Sotheby’s in New York City. News reports describe the Bible ... Read more

by Jan White, Sunday, July 9, 2023 7:30 am

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History reminds us of America’s Christian heritage

America’s Christian heritage cannot be denied because history records it. We need to be reminded of these timeless messages for they speak to the issues ... Read more

by Jan White, Sunday, July 2, 2023 7:30 am

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Family reunions bring back memories of home

Summertime is the season for family reunions and church homecomings. It’s the time when people from faraway places come home. My father-in-law’s family gathers for ... Read more

by Jan White, Sunday, June 25, 2023 7:30 am

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Take time to make lasting memories for your children

I once read an unforgettable story about the importance of taking the time to make lasting memories with your children. Author/minister Bruce Larson writes in ... Read more

by Jan White, Sunday, June 18, 2023 7:30 am

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What if we all lived by the Golden Rule?

“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” We usually learn this sentence, known as the “Golden Rule,” when we are children. But, ... Read more

by Jan White, Sunday, June 11, 2023 7:30 am

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Get rid of your lumber before you remove other’s splinters

Sometimes you read something that gives you food for thought. I read a quote attributed to Holocaust survivor Corrie Ten Boom that’s given me a ... Read more

by Jan White, Sunday, June 4, 2023 7:30 am

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Arlington National Cemetery shows high cost of freedom

Though I’ve had the privilege of touring Arlington National Cemetery on several occasions, I still feel the somberness of those hallowed grounds when I walk ... Read more

by Jan White, Sunday, May 28, 2023 7:30 am

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Commencement speakers give advice to graduates

Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington once was invited to give the commencement address to the graduates of Dillard University in New Orleans. Washington shared four ... Read more