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Thinking About Freedom The Fourth of July celebrations are behind us. Summer nights are once again quiet, the firework stands are gone and our streets are absent of floats and marching bands. And yet, our freedom still reigns.  Freedom is my theme for the month of July. Not just political freedom, but our physical, mental,…

Our Forefathers We are nearing the Fourth of July, the official day Americans remember and celebrate our country’s independence. The American Revolutionary War put an end to Britain’s rule over the colonists and America established itself as a democracy, a free country.   My instruction in democracy came from public education. In first grade I learned…

An Unforced Rhythm “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy…

Remembering the Hardships Going through hardships as husband and wife is both physically and emotionally exhausting. Encountering adversity and walking through it together is all consuming.  Though you know that it won’t last forever, you don’t know how long it will last. And even though you want the pain to leave as soon as possible,…