Did you know that in ancient times they did not know or understand how the brain works, its function, and believed all thoughts and motivations came from the heart? When you crack open and read your Bibles, know that heart means much more than just a physical organ or a

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We have all heard the phrase “Live free or die,” but do you know the story behind it or who said it? I did not until I came across the post below by Echoes of War. It was coined by General John Stark in the Revolutionary War. I highly recommend clicking on

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A lot of introspection this morning. I think the Kelland and Berry quotes are hitting me hard, and it is not like the Scruton quote is light on responsibility. It reminds me of the line from Saving Private Ryan when Tom Hanks’ character is dying, and he says to Pvt.

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When the Cubs lose…it affects my mood.  Lunch Box Quotes are notes I typically include in the kids’ lunches every day. Since Number 1 is off in college, he gets a text, and Numbers 2-4 get handwritten notes on napkins. However, Number 3 is skipping lunch now (for

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Sometimes, silence is better than saying something without meaning. Lunch Box Quotes are notes I typically include in the kids’ lunches every day. Since Number 1 is off in college, he gets a text, and Numbers 2-4 get handwritten notes on napkins. However, Number 3 is

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I heard the most incredible testimony last night in our church group, and if there was a simple way to sum it up, it would be something like this: When you act as an ambassador of the Lord, every branch you pick up in service of others matters. Every sign or t-shirt matters.

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20 years.  I was going to look for a poem or something for this space, but someone else’s words, don’t hold my heart in place. They would not be appropriate for the girl I call my bride. What can I say? It is something I cannot hide. The babies, the jobs,

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****Proud Dad Alert**** A big announcement from yesterday. Number 2 earned a construction pre-apprenticeship opportunity with Monteith Construction, and I couldn’t be more proud of the little guy. From the high school announcement:  “(Number 2) began

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