RELATIONSHIP VALUES

QUESTIONS: After a gathering of friends, do you ever wonder if they had a good time? Do you sometimes wonder if a person dislikes you or has negative views of you? Do you make a critical analysis of your service...

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17 MINUTES, 17 SECONDS

These two 17's are the best moments of my day! This is time dedicated to entering my personal secret garden. The psalmist called this a secret place. The secret garden is my best vacation destination in all the world....

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HIGH ON HOPE

Many years ago a college student told me his story: "For six years I was drug-free. However, after graduating from college, I was struggling to find employment. I became discouraged. At that time, my roommate was cooking up some cocaine....

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CUP OF JOY

A cup of joy has the potential to give more vitality than a cup of joe. Do we really believe this? Ask 65% of adult Americans who delight in their daily cup of joe. (My deceased dear friend called it a...

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LOVE HURTING PEOPLE

The customary "How are you doing" greeting continues to receive the same casual responses of either "Good," "fine," or "ok."  Yet, today there may be a big difference when those replies are given. Most likely, they demand an appropriate, deeper, follow-up question. If...

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SMALL & GRAND SURPRISES

My family, especially daughter Jennifer, delights when I am excited over surprises, no matter the size. A small surprise came yesterday, although it was tear-moving. It was a much-appreciated message from a loved and respected friend of 25 years. Then one grand surprise is an annual event...

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PEOPLE BRIDGES

SPOKANE IS A CITY OF BRIDGES. These bridges are crucial for connecting south and north Spokane. This city has the truly magnificent Spokane River which is a tributary to the mighty Columbia River a hundred miles away. The integrity...

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UNSTUCK

"Unstuck" is a descriptive word, an adjective. When an object becomes unstuck, it is freed or loosened from being fastened or stuck. An example would be an unopened door; when firmly pushed, it becomes unstuck and able to be opened. People...

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TIME FOR A TRADE-IN

The auto industry survives on used car sales, not new car sales, according to some experts in the car and truck industry. One highly successful dealership has a standard financial goal of grossing $5,000 per each used car sale....

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WAR AGAINST UNBELIEF

Sad to say, in today’s culture you and I are at war. The enemy is unbelief. Too often we view the enemy as other people, but in reality, it is our personal unbelief. Unbelief is a determined refusal to believe, spiritual...

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