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Dear Family and Friends, We just returned home after a lengthy trip abroad. All I can say is – God’s creation is: Incredible, Breathtaking and Beautiful. But let’s be honest, there’s not too many places that compare with these islands we call home. Speaking of home, it’s always a relief to find the house just as we left
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Dear Family and Friends, We looked at a phrase last week that none of us ever want to hear Jesus saying – to us or anyone else. “I never knew you.” Matthew 7:23 NIV Many of us can truthfully say that we know Jesus. But what bothers many of us is this: We’re not confident
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Dear Family and Friends, One of my favorite “retirement” activities is preaching once a month at a nearby retirement community. Serving the sweet residents who faithfully gather to hear God’s Word is truly an honor and privilege. Allow me to share a shortened version of a recent message – – which answers the question many of us who
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Dear Family and Friends, I started experiencing heart palpitations about two weeks ago. Not knowing what was going on was a bit scary. The doctor said the EKG and blood tests showed nothing unusual. So, he referred me to a cardiologist – – who’s unable to see me until two months from now. As I gave a message
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Dear Friends and Family, Allow me to begin by thanking you for reading my weekly emails. I also want to thank those who sent short notes in return. Your notes were not only encouraging, it was amazing to see how messages that didn’t necessarily speak to me – spoke to you. I’m writing to share
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Dear Family and Friends, Most of us do pretty well when receiving suggestions or advice from people we trust (like an old friend), people we respect (like those with a title or seniority), and people from whom we seek advice (like mentors and psychologists). But how well do we receive advice from someone who’s not
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Dear Family and Friends, In 1841, Ralph Waldo Emerson published this well-known quote in his essay Friendship: “The only way to have a friend is to be one.” He elaborated, “You shall not come nearer a man by getting into his house. If unlike, his soul only flees the faster from you, and you shall never
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Dear Family and Friends, Were you ever betrayed by a friend? I suspect we all have. I was betrayed by a whole lot of people soon after I retired from my business life – – several who I thought were friends stopped returning calls and emails. Sure, it was hurtful – – traumatic. It took
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Dear Family and Friends, F•R•I•E•N•D•S is Aileen’s all-time favorite television series. And judging from the show’s popularity, she’s not alone. There are many reasons why this show continues to be so appealing. But underlying the humor and touching scenes, is a model for what friendships should look like. The six unique characters show us what it’s like having true friends,
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