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Archive for June, 2006

WHAT DAD TAUGHT ME

   
  Dad & His 3 Sons

 

Although dad was a quiet man who did not talk much, there were things he taught me that still guide my life today.  As the oldest child in a family of six, at times I acquired a bossy, know-it-all attitude towards my younger siblings.  One such day, I had called [...]

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DEAR GOD

Many of you may have read the “Dear Abby” columns years ago.  I thought I would put in a “Dear God” column.  Can you imagine if everyone consulted in Him and took His advice, how much better of a world this would be?_________________________________________
Dear God:Sometimes it’s hard for me to know if I’m following the path you [...]

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High above the Owens Valley floor in East Central California, just north of Death Valley on the windswept slopes of the White Mountain Range lies an ancient Bristlecone Pine forest.  This forest contains some of the oldest known living things in the world, the gnarled and twisted Bristlecone Pines.  The oldest tree is estimated to [...]

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 In my favorite poetry book called, "The Best Loved Poems of the American People", I ran across this poem years ago.  It has become one of my favorites.  I like to read it when I'm feeling anxious or troubled over situations in life.  Hope you like it.
The Town of Don't-You-Worry
There's a town called Don't-You-Worry,
On the [...]

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There are lessons to learn in the shadow
That can never be learned in the light.
His rod and His staff they will comfort
And guide you through the night.
Be not anxious to get through the valley
With its weariness and care.
There are lessons to learn in the shadow.
For God will be with you there.
There are lessons to learn [...]

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   Note:  This post is still under construction.
Mike & Karen under the "Kisseltoe"

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THE SECOND GREATEST COMMANDMENT
  “Okay everybody, masks off!” shouted my youngest brother Johnny, to no one in particular.  After completing his first year of bible college, Johnny was spending his summer break at the Mester household (the home of his big sister, Karen).  John’s outburst was inspired by a book he had just read entitled, “Dropping [...]

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TEMPTATION FROM A DIFFERENT ANGLE

Here is a fish story taken from a different angle!  Down in the deep regions of the ocean lurks a creature called The Angler Fish.  The Angler Fish, while not very comely, may be an even better fisherman than you!  As you can see in the picture (Click on picture to get a better view.), [...]

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