January 2025

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Iron Sharpens Iron

The Power of Honest Friendships Growing up, I enjoyed watching my dad work with iron as part of his trade; it was the coolest thing ever for a young boy. I still remember the sparks flying when he sharpened tools or cut metal. It was loud, hot, and sometimes even violent—nothing about the process was […]

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For Just One Crazed Man

No One Is Too Far In Luke 8, we find one of the most extraordinary acts of compassion in the Gospels. Jesus crosses a lake in the middle of a fierce storm to reach one man—a man who, by society’s standards, was beyond help. This “crazed madman in chains” was an outcast, isolated and tormented.

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Lighting the Way

A Call to Illuminate the World Each of us carries a unique light—a reflection of God’s love and purpose in our lives. This light isn’t meant to remain hidden but shared, radiating through acts of kindness, service, and integrity. As we let our light shine, we not only impact the lives of those around us

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Now and Later

Living Today for Tomorrow I loved the candy “Now & Laters” as a kid; of course, I know better to eat them now lest I lose a tooth or two… But it got me thinking: Life is a series of “nows” and “laters.” Think about it: every “later” you’ve ever imagined eventually becomes a “now.”

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And just like that, I’m 55!

Where Did the Time Go? Embracing the Moments That Matter 55 years. Wow. It’s hard to believe how quickly time has passed. I look back and realize how much of life I once hurried along. Come on, recess. Come on, summer break. Come on, graduation. Come on, vacation. Even waiting for the microwave to finish

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