Monthly Archives: December 2002

First Christmas alone

I tried to be philosophical. I tried to be pragmatic. I tried to tell myself it is the next season of life and quoted Ecclesiates 3:1, 3b and 6a “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose … Continue reading

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Two continue Christmas spirit

The first Christmas, shepherds and kings hurried to a barn in an obscure village to see the promised Christ-child. Since then, the message He preached in actions and words, has frequently been corrupted by a few selfish, power-hungry persons. The … Continue reading

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Robin Hood at Walmart

No one saw Robin Hood and his Merry men robbing from the richly stocked shelves at the Wal-Mart Store in Sterling, Colo., and donating to the poor via the Toys for Tots box. But, the Sheriff of Nottingham – in … Continue reading

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Views of Thanksgiving

My granddaughter gave me a hand drawn picture as I dashed off to work. It was one viewpoint of our Thanksgiving weekend: our house surrounded by overpowering bushes, a smiling sun beside a curly cloud blesses the worried looking, striped … Continue reading

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Miss America says abstain

The concept of sexual abstinence is medically astute and morally supported by nearly every religion in the world, but it is not politically correct to talk about it. When the newest Miss America, Erika Harold, added it to her platform … Continue reading

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