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Heaven was buzzing with excitement. The time to save the world from sin had finally arrived. Angels gathered from the four corners of the universe at the throne of their Creator to watch the mission commence. “I wonder how He’s going to do it,” one angel sang in excitement. Several fluttered around to marvel...
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Welcome to the penultimate month of a year that slipped right through our grasp! Thankfully, November ushers in a time of gathering and feasting on the fruit of our labor – a time when joy and cheer are, at the very least, manufactured. I guess you could say that’s a good thing – it’s...
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The Set-up Crew arrived at 4 a.m. Their energy alone could power the sound system that was to accompany the host that would arrive at ten. For hours they labored laying cable, setting up speakers, cameras and mikes. But this team is not the typical ‘roadie crew.’ They relish the relationships they’ve built...
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Excuse me, but wasn’t it just Christmas? I’m a little hazy on this but I could swear we just exchanged gifts. Seriously, am I the only one who’s trying to remember when January happened? I honestly feel like yesterday was February and while I was sleeping last night someone ripped March through July out of...
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Bonnie marched down the hall to my office beaming from ear-to-ear. Her hands were filled with gift bags and I couldn’t fathom the occasion. “It’s July 3rd” she said. Her face tilted as she read my expression. “Did you forget? You’ve had Bootsie for a year!” Yes, that’s right, I said. A year ago...
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Oh say, can you see?  I am still waving at you – raised to represent the freedom for which you live. I boast of your unity as I fly proudly over your Capitol, your courthouses, schools and homes. I bring hope to the captive. I cover your fallen. My red stripes are the streams of...
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