How to Be More Like the Amish

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Is your life crazy? Do you want things to slow down? Here’s a few ways to be more Amish. Give up your smart phone . . . or at least wait an hour before you check it in the morning. Spend a few quiet moments with God instead. Bake your own bread . . …. Read More

Limitations: Exposed

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Sometimes as members of the body of Christ, we have the tendency to put others in a box. We can’t visit somebody in the hospital; that’s the pastor’s responsibility. We can’t clean the carpets in the church; that’s the janitor’s job. We can’t audition for the worship team; that’s the music minister’s decision. Do you… Read More

What Good is a Garden?

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While relaxing on a friend’s back porch over a spicy vegetarian stew and homemade bread, the conversation turned, naturally, to food. Everyone around the table expressed concern over how much junk food kids eat and how little time children spend outdoors. Our host said she watches every afternoon as a group of elementary schoolchildren heads… Read More

Hospitality Means ‘I Thought of You Before You Came’

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Our whole family loves to go visit my parents, and my mom’s preparation is one of the reasons. As soon as we get in the house, we all know where to look. In the cookie jar I find Twin Bing candy bars for me, in the fridge is a gallon of chocolate milk for my… Read More

Happy Memorial Day!

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To those who have died while serving our country in the military, we thank you. To those who are currently serving our country in the military and to those who have family members in the military, we’re praying for you. Have a happy Memorial Day! *Photo: ranjithd via Stock Exchange

A Day of Rest

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About two years ago, I made the choice to stay off the computer on Sundays. I had just finished about two years of writing for three publishers, and in order to keep up with that crazy schedule, I had to do something every day of the week. On Sundays, I would do my best to… Read More

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