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if i could be 12 again, i would
1. Be a proper Indian and master at least one Indian language 2. Leave my pimples alone 3. Appreciate fresh air and exercise 4. Give more hugs 5. Play more and sleep less 6. Get over my tummy bulge and learn to swim 7. Make more friends 9. Conquer procrastination 10. Eat more grape jam Read more
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God’s price tag
This was written by Dr. Silas Gomes and me. It was his experience. (Previously published in the Adventist Review) “Nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, very well, thank you. Nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, very well, thank you.” I turned towards the sound of the nonsensical “English” chant and saw the source—He was dark, gaunt, skinny, dirty and almost naked. Read more
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four-step discussion
Preaching a 40-minute sermon is sometimes easier than leading a 15-minute discussion; delivering a monologue is easier than initiating dialogue! Try this four-step method the next time you are to lead a discussion. Step 1: Illustrate. Tell a story. The right story has power. It can reel in the wandering mind, bring the soul to Read more
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lemon basil salmon
Today I noticed that some of the herbs my son planted last summer had tenaciously survived winter. Clinging to the edge of his garden were lemon basil, chives, mint and rosemary. Of course, I had to use them right away. So with the last three salmon fillets I found in the freezer, I set out Read more
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love food & live well, by chantel hobbs (waterbrook)
This book on losing weight and feeling fit is based on what the author calls the 80/20 rule–be disciplined and conscientious about what you eat 80 percent of the time and treat yourself to whatever you want the remaining 20 percent of the time. I like the idea and I like the fact that the Read more
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easy summer squash
4 cups sliced squash (just one kind or a mixture of many) 2 cups sliced onions 1/4 cup sliced green pepper 1/2 cup pine nuts (optional) 3 Tbsp chopped parsley 4 cloves garlic seasoned salt to taste (I use Johnny’s) pepper to taste 3 Tbsp butter (substituting oil compromises the taste!) Heat butter in heavy-bottomed Read more
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52 ideas to give a little
Yesterday I reviewed Thomas Nelson’s Bible. At the back of it are 52 suggestions to put others ahead of yourself. I took the time to copy (by that I mean steal) them on to my other blog. Read it, and if you are especially drawn to # 12, 28, or 34, check out Interra Foundation. Read more
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take action bible (thomas nelson)
A product of Thomas Nelson’s partnership with World Vision, this Bible is the perfect gift for someone embarking on mission service, be it short- or long-term. Interspersed throughout this NKJV version are 52 stories about contemporary people living the missionary life in spite of the challenges and dangers they face. Following each story is a Read more
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bombs and churches
During the six years we lived in Nepal, we lived through many bombings–in the marketplace, on the highway, next to our bedroom window. But the saddest was when we’d hear of a church bombing that destroyed the efforts, resources and faith of new Christians. Read more
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the funky monkey hair-do zoo
Another story inspired by Tara and Tyler. It badly needs an illustrator, but for now just use your imagination! The zoo in Simpleville was nothing special. It didn’t even have a name. Everyone simply called it The Zoo. And anyone who had been there thought it was a boring zoo. Sure there were animals! There Read more
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