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Happy Holidays

Aug 30

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In a few months we’ll be celebrating the Christmas season. How time flies! Wasn’t it just a few weeks ago that we packed up last year’s decorations?  The season seems to start earlier and earlier every year. Believe it or not, I actually saw some Christmas decorations for sale last week – in August! The commercialization of Christmas has really gotten out of hand. That goes for many of the other holidays as well.

Should we really allow Madison Avenue and the advertising industry to drive our holiday celebrations? I don’t think so. I believe that we should take an honest look at the true meaning of each holiday and let that guide our method of celebration. Each of our methods may differ, depending on how we feel about the holiday, family traditions, and other factors. I would just like to get back to genuine celebrations that do not necessarily revolve around trips to the shopping mall and incurring mountains of debt. So many of our celebrations are not genuine; or only apply to one day.

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Just Live It!

Aug 23

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I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day;
I’d rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way.
The eye’s a better pupil and more willing than the ear,
Fine counsel is confusing, but example’s always clear;
And the best of all preachers are the men who live their creeds,
For to see good put in action is what everybody needs.
I soon can learn to do it if you’ll let me see it done;
I can watch your hands in action, but your tongue too fast may run.
And the lecture you deliver may be very wise and true,
But I’d rather get my lessons by observing what you do;
For I might misunderstand you and the high advice you give,
But there’s no misunderstanding how you act and how you live.

This poem by Edgar A. Guest communicates a powerful message. We are constantly surrounded with and bombarded by spoken messages. Commercials fill the airwaves, trying to sell products, ideas and viewpoints. People can become so overwhelmed that they just tune out when they hear a sales pitch. They need to see a product in action before they’ll consider buying it.

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What Would You Do?

Aug 16

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In the 10th chapter of Luke, there is a story about two sisters, Mary and Martha, who lived in the village of Bethany with their brother Lazarus. In the account Jesus and some of his disciples stopped by their home for a visit. A passage in the 11th chapter of John indicates that they were good friends of Jesus, so perhaps he visited them frequently. During this visit Martha rushed around making preparations to serve her guests while Mary simply sat down to hear what Jesus had to say. When she complained to Jesus that Mary left her to do all of the work Jesus said, “Martha, Martha you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better” (Luke 10:41).

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Good Grief

Aug 9

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“Good grief” is a phrase often used by the Charles Schulz cartoon character, Charlie Brown.  When I think of grief, several adjectives come to mind – numbing, overwhelming, debilitating – but ‘good’ is not one of them. For those of us who have walked through seasons of grief, ‘good grief’ is an oxymoron and it is difficult to find anything good about it.

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The Way We Were

Aug 2

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“Can it be that it was all so simple then, or has time rewritten every line? If we had the chance to do it all again tell me, would we, could we?”

These lyrics are from “The Way We Were,” a song that Barbra Streisand recorded in 1973.  The song reflects on days gone by. It seems the longer we live, the more we tend to look back on experiences from our past.  Some memories are nostalgic, while others are just plain fun.

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Keep Going

Jul 26

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“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.”

In this fourth verse of Psalm 23 David talks about going through a valley. All us of have lived through difficult times; they are an unavoidable reality of life. Although we’d much rather go over, under or around them, sometimes the only way is through.

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He Is My Shepherd

Jul 19

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“The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.  He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength.” (NLT)
 
These familiar words begin Psalm 23, a Psalm attributed to King David that contrasts God’s loving care for His children with the way a shepherd loves and cares for his sheep.  He makes sure that they are fed, rested and protected.  Sheep are gentle and harmless creatures, so the shepherd guides them toward lush pastures. They are easily startled so he tries to keep them in peaceful settings. They spend about fifteen percent of their time sleeping, but may lie down and rest at other times. If they become stressed or agitated, the shepherd encourages them to lie down and rest.
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Man Vs. Food

Jul 12

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Do you recognize the names Joey Chestnut, Takeru Kobayashi, or Patrick Bertoletti?  Although they may not be featured on magazine covers or network TV programs, they are celebrities. They are the world’s top competitive eating stars and are all Major League Eaters.
 
Major League Eating is the world body that oversees all professional eating contests. It is governed by the International Federation of Competitive Eating and helps to develop, publicize and execute world-class eating events.  MLE conducts approximately 80 events annually throughout the U.S.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Faith and Floating

Jun 28

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I didn’t learn to swim until I was a freshman in high school. Admittedly that sounds a bit odd since even babies and toddlers are taught to swim. But for me it was a cosmetic issue. When I was a little girl my mother spent an hour each week straightening and curling my hair. So getting it wet would not have been a wise decision. As I recall, my sister and I were the only little girls on our block that had to wear swim caps while playing in the sprinklers. Yes, it was that serious in the 60’s. Read the rest of this entry »

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It’s A Phase

Jun 21

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Child development is a very interesting subject. If you are a parent, teacher or childcare worker you are familiar with the phases or stages of development.

Here are some of them:

Newborn or Neonate – birth to 28 days

Infant – 1 to 12 months

Toddler – 1 to 3 years

Preschooler – 3 to 5 years

School Age – 5 to 11 years

Preteen or Tween – 11 to 12 years

Teen – 13 and older

Each phase has its own unique set of joys.  Who can forget the wonder of gazing down into the face of the miracle that is your newborn son or daughter? And what a joy it is to feel that tiny hand grasp onto your thumb. That first toothless smile can literally melt your heart.  The stages continue in rapid succession as he or she learns to crawl, walk, ride a bike, swim, and before you know it they’re driving the car and leaving for college! 

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