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Summer Sun
It is that time of year again where all we want to do is lay around in the sun and catch some rays. At least, I do. But right now in Northern Minnesota it is still rainy and cold so I’m not catching any sun for a while. But every once in a while, that…
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Pizza Night
Pizza night was always one of my favorite family activities. Every Friday we would have a couple pizzas in the oven while trying to find a movie to watch, then we would start eating as soon as they came steaming out of the oven. There is nothing like sitting around the family room watching a…
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What is Diligence
Dear What is Diligence, I want to start this letter by asking you, what distracts you in life? It could be anything: a movie, the boy you like who lives two houses down the road, social media, or simply your own thoughts. Whatever it is, does it distract you to the point where you don’t…
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Stop wishing… Start doing.
To many times we get stuck in our heads wishing for things, but are to afraid to do anything about it. Well, we need to stop that. Instead of simply wishing for something, take the initiative and do it. If we would start doing the things we like then maybe we will experience the life…
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Life Happens
Have you ever started you day saying “Lord I got this!” then something happens…well that is what Peter might have been saying in the verses below. Matthew 14:26-31 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus…
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What kind of Hearer are you?
As we grow in the Lord, we read our Bible, go to church, and spend time in Bible studies, but what do you do with that knowledge? Do you hear, agree, and remember? Do you hear, agree, and forget? Do you hear, agree, and DO? The Bible gives us clear instruction: James 1:22 But be…
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Foxes and Humans
Foxes are given a bad name, usually sly and predator, but to me, there is nothing more adorable than a happy little fox that is getting love pets. If you don’t know what I mean, look up happy fox videos on YouTube. Something that is often looked down upon or hunted, is so precious when…
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Some traditions are worth keeping.
I absolutely love some of the traditions that surround tea in Asian cultures. Even though I may not understand the deeper meanings behind them, I can feel the reverence and respect that a lot of them have for the traditions. As outsiders that comes from a younger country, we don’t really have any old traditions…
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Footprints in the Sand
One night I dreamed a dream.As I was walking along the beach with my Lord.Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life.For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand,One belonging to me and one to my Lord. After the last scene of my life flashed before me,I looked back at…
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One Day is Today
Dear One Day is Today, So, excluding a relationship, is there any other dreams you have for yourself? Like maybe going on a missions trip your church is hosting, going to a specific college, starting a new ministry at church, or maybe learning a new hobby? Any of these are possible at any point in…