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REUNION

Matthew – Fulfilled. Most, large, family reunions occur these days because of the death of one of us. We remember, laugh, cry, and hug. We are quiet and we are loud. The kids run in and out, looking for things … Continue reading

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JUST AS HE SAID

Matthew – Fulfilled. There is no one on this earth that you can trust completely for we are human. But we can always trust what Jesus promises. He will never let us down, is always at work to save us … Continue reading

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TWO MEN – TWO OUTCOMES

Matthew – Fulfilled. The way we humans handle adversity, trials and tragedies depends on our point of reference, the center of our lives. We mess up, deny it at first, then see it for what it is and finally repent…or … Continue reading

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THE RESCUE

Matthew – Fulfilled. There are days that we look back over the activities and “near misses” because of the actions of others or our own lack of focus and say, “Thank you, Lord, you saved and rescued me before I … Continue reading

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PLAYING GAMES

Matthew – Fulfilled. It hurts deeply when someone you have a relationship with, love, work with on projects, depend on, talk with and share your thoughts betrays you. Jesus knows how you feel. We are disillusioned at the very least … Continue reading

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SIGNIFICANCE

Matthew – Fulfilled. I am a mom and I care deeply for my children. I am a teacher and I care deeply for other people’s children. As moms who care deeply, we will do weird things at times (at least … Continue reading

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THE GOAT LIFE

Matthew – Fulfilled. Goats. Sigh. Grandpa had goats on his farm when I was a child so I observed them often. Goats will eat sticks, brush, trash and whatever else is in their way. That’s why Grandpa would put them … Continue reading

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A TERRIBLE WAY TO LIVE!

Matthew – Fulfilled. “Risk it for the biscuit” we passionately tell kids at the school where we teach science, technology, engineering and math. Go out on a limb, stretch your abilities and solve problems with solutions that may or may … Continue reading

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ALWAYS BE PREPARED

Matthew – Fulfilled. If I learned anything from mom at all it was to always be prepared for every emergency or unpredictable situation. Mom was an extreme organizer. Everything had a place and a reason to be there. When we … Continue reading

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BLOCKERS OR WAY PAVERS?

Matthew – Fulfilled. Ah, winter is gone, the birds are singing, the flowers are blooming and the grass is turning green again. That means the season of road construction is upon us. It seems every normal route to work or … Continue reading

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