Whether you believe Lent ends after attending church on Good Friday (The Mrs. Worthen Rule followed by many Arkansans), at sundown on Saturday, or Easter sunrise, a wonderful new beginning is almost here. Whether you adhered to your Lenten discipline, slipped slightly, or fell of the wagon in a major way — you still get…

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A long, long time ago…. The day the music died. – Don McLean, American Pie   Many people consider McLean’s American Pie the greatest Folk-Rock song of all time. For Christ’s followers Maundy Thursday, for a short time, was the day the music died. Each had their own expectations for Jesus, but despite his warnings,…

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Giving thanks always for all things unto God. – EPH 5:20   While I was on sabbatical and experiencing some difficult treatment, a cube mate asked, “How come you aren’t angry with God? You don’t deserve what they are doing to you.” I’m pretty sure that my answer didn’t satisfy my brother, and I don’t remember…

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When we think someone embodies a certain value or sets an example for a certain character trait, we might say, “He walks the walk, and talks the talk.” When we are talking about the spirit of love someone must, “work the works and speak the tones.” It is not the true spirit of love if…

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Are they not all ministering spirits? – Hebrews 1:14 As Easter approaches and we are called to serve after strengthening our hearts, mind, and spirit with Lent, it is time to give thought to our future service. Consider the premise that it is not always the most active people to whom we owe the most.…

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