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The “27 Club”

“Music directly imitates the passions or states of the soul…when one listens to music that imitates a certain passion, he becomes imbued with the same passion; and if over a long time he habitually listens to music that rouses ignoble … Continue reading

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Bread Pirate? (Humor)

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Pretty On The Outside

RIP to our Saturn — She is no more.   We had a Saturn 1998 C2 which was a gift to us a few years back, and this week she gave it up at 138,000 miles.  Her engine was fine, her … Continue reading

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And Today She Is 4…

I’m just going to come out and admit it.  I never wanted children.  I was very wrong.  Of course, all of this was before I ever had children. Since I was raised without brothers or sisters, I guess I never … Continue reading

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YOU SAY vs. GOD SAYS – Bible Verses

Found these posted by  The Pocket Testament League on Friday, July 8, 2011 You say: ‘It’s impossible’ God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27) You say: ‘I’m too tired’ God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30) You say: … Continue reading

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Ashtabula, Carson & Jefferson Railroad
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Last Saturday the Anderson family visited the Ashtabula, Carson & Jefferson Railroad in Jefferson, Ohio.    I took hundreds of pictures, and even shot some video.  Fascinating!

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The Hymn “Hallelujah What A Savior” and Isaiah 53

Last Sunday we sang a great hymn in worship service…  “Hallelujah, What A Savior!”   It was a classic by one of my all-time favorite hymn writers, Phillip P. Bliss.  Phillip also wrote the hymn “I Will Sing of My Redeemer” … Continue reading

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Let Loose The Lion!

Charles Spurgeon once remarked that: “The gospel message is like a caged lion. It does not need to be defended, it just needs to be let out of its cage.” “So shall my word be that goes out from my … Continue reading

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Happy Fathers Day!

My children surprised me with the most appropriate Father’s day gift… A brand new 52 oz Bubba brand “Sunday go to meetin’” mug! Wahoo!

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Humbled

Quite honestly, I could go off in many directions.  What I do know is that I have to share the details of what happened today.  Moreover, It’s an outside look into a problem, a prayer and the providence of God. … Continue reading

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