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This week I’ve had some very interesting conversations with my 20-year-old son. He was kind enough to share something he wrote for school entitled, “The American Dream is Dead”. He argued that the traditional concept of the American Dream has collapsed for younger generations in the United States. I believe his view may be…
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In these perilous times, let us heed the Bible’s call to rise above self-centeredness and embrace a path of peace and faith.
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Some individuals commit their lives to improving others. Their faith and beliefs in fairness and equality motivate them. The Reverend Jesse Jackson was raised during the time of Jim Crow segregation. Despite this, he saw a greater vision of equality for all citizens, regardless of color, race, or religion. His vision wasn’t shaped by the…
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Do you ever question your value in a world where when you look around everyone has something special to say? They say it louder, more persuasively, with many more followers and more likes. They turn heads and make life look “great”. They drive the best cars, eat at the best restaurants and travel all the time. Have…
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Teaching God’s Children How to Overcome Difficult Situation In the previous post we discussed some things we can do when overwhelmed. Life happens, things happen sometimes so quickly it can leave us feeling helpless and unprepared. I’d gather we’ve all had moments in life where we felt this way. There have been instances of someone…
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It’s no surprise that so many people today are feeling overwhelmed in so many ways because of so many reasons. Many feel the impact of divisive politics and negative sentiments. Hopelessness, struggles to pay bills, unemployment, underemployment, medical issues, and more are affecting so many. So, how do we cope in a world where it…
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We are all aware based on recent events more than ever that freedom even in this country costs. The events occurring in Minnesota remind us of that. Image from The Guardian – Jan 23, 2026/ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/23/minnesota-economic-blackout-ice-protests Image from video: YouTube @kare11https://youtu.be/Fsmj56PUdMY?si=KVYuNQ6B9mWCFGaP Whether one feels these events are justified or warranted what we see are people…
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Today, January 19th, 2026, we commemorate the efforts of the Late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He advocated for nonviolent resistance to overcome oppression. Today, many may feel oppressed, without hope and in despair. Still, we must all continue to have faith and believe that better is coming! In 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,…
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