Camp

When my grandson heard that we were going to camp, he thought we would sleep in tents and have fun in the great outdoors. I knew better and looked forward to spending time with the men of our Church. It was a little out of my comfort zone, but I knew I needed to step […]

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It Will Be OK

The internet is awash with “positive” websites and messages to “encourage” people and lift their spirits. Before the internet, I remember seeing these kinds of messages on posters in school and later at work. I even saw some in church. These messages make you “feel good.” Norman Vincent Peale gained notoriety for his views on

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The Pizza Place

My wife wanted to try out a new pizza place near our home. I wasn’t that thrilled about the idea and hoped she would change her mind. She didn’t, but I followed her lead. The place was crowded, usually a sign of something good. I immediately noticed all the staff were very young, casually dressed

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The Discount Mall

     My wife and I took a trip to a Factory Outlet Mall.   We like shopping there because the prices are so low.  They sell name-brand merchandise that doesn’t meet their high standards.  Most items are slightly flawed, clearance items or last year’s styles.  We don’t care about the latest styles and love the deeply

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