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My dad did the grocery shopping for our family. For him, it was a social thing. He loved running into friends and visiting in the
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America’s largest Christmas tree is no longer found at Rockefeller Center in New York City. America’s tallest Christmas tree now resides in Enid, Oklahoma, standing
First Person: Our brokenness is God’s opportunity
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Many years ago, my son’s team played a baseball tournament against a team from Chattanooga. These kids were maybe 11 or 12 years old. Jonathan
Stressed out? 7 steps to finding peace in a stressful world
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Facing stress is a fact of life. How we manage our stress says a lot about our depth of faith and how much we rely
First Person: Live carefully! You never know who’s watching
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A man took the bus to work. Since rain was predicted, he went to get the umbrella, but his wife stopped him. “You have taken
Dads, your presence in worship matters
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Studies show fathers have a tremendous impact on their children’s spiritual lives, or at least their church attendance. According to Lifeway Research, Father’s Day is
First Person: Thanks, Moms, for your sacrifices
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The plaque read, “Motherhood is a choice you make every day to put someone else’s happiness and wellbeing ahead of your own, to teach the
First Person: Dealing with disappointment
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Last week, Freddie Freeman hit his first home run as a Los Angeles Dodger in his first at bat against his former teammates. What a
Top 10 ways to pray for Ukraine, Russia
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When I get aggravated about rising gas prices, inflated grocery costs and other inconveniences stemming from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, I remind myself that
First-person: Questions to ask yourself as you begin 2022
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Welcome to 2022! The turning of the calendar presents a timely opportunity to evaluate where we are and set goals for where we’re going for
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