Louise Effie LaRue, my mother, was born on October 5, 1924. If she was still living, she would have been 87 years old today. Unfortunately, she died at the age of 72, one month short of her 73rd birthday. She…
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This last week has been a really crazy one. I traveled to New Jersey early in the week and when I finally got home, the workload didn't decrease. Don't get me wrong - I love what I do - it's…
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Several weeks ago, Janet noticed that our washing machine was acting a little erratic and Pat, our friend, replaced the main timer in the hopes that the problem would be resolved. Now, the washer is about 10 years old and…
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Monday morning marks an annual tradition in this country that few people know about. Because it's on the first Monday in October that the U.S. Supreme Court reconvenes for the first session of the new court year. This will be…
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Several years ago, I was getting ready to perform a wedding ceremony and the mother of the bride came out to speak with me about last minute arrangements for the outdoor ceremony. The sky was very overcast, there was obviously…
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When I was back in seminary, I met a pastor by the name of Tim Boyd. He was, and is, a great guy who pastors a church west of Indianapolis in North Salem, IN. He is married and has a…
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I'm still in Westfield this evening, and I just returned from a late dinner with my New Jersey client. I still have a conference call coming up and then I want to finish this post, because tomorrow I travel back…
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Well, this morning I headed out at 8:00 a.m., and after numerous delays, I am once again in Westfield, NJ. Those of you who are devoted readers know that I make this trip every 60 days or so, and it…
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Years ago, when I was heavily involved in the corporate world, I admit that many times I was more concerned with making money than I was with pleasing God. For years, I tried to build our nest egg, many times…
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Last week-end, Janet and I ran out for refills on some of our supplies; so we headed out to Wilson's Farm Market. It is located north of Westfield and from time to time, we head up there to get fresh…
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