I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
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A VALUEABLE DOLL … WORTH ALMOST NOTHING EXCEPT JOY
Back then, when? I don’t remember but possible 23 to 25 years ago, three sisters entered a Duckwall’s Variety Store in Hugoton, Kansas. And came out with some dolls. One of which is shown above as she looks today in … Continue reading
THIMBLES, BOTTLES, AND SOULS
This vintage metal thimble etched with “SPAIN,” Etsy says, might be worth about fifteen dollars for one, thirty-six dollars for twelve. Whatever the price today, I didn’t pay it. I found it in a box of mom’s items left on … Continue reading
Posted in Easter, eternal life, Uncategorized
Tagged collectibles, crucifixion, Easter, healing oil, prayer for healing, thimbles, value, worth of a soul
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THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD
“When will I have to stop going to church?” asked the little boy. “What?” I responded, not believing I could have heard right. “When will I have to stop going to church?” he repeated. Noticing my bewilderment, he clarified, “When … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, church, Uncategorized
Tagged cares of the world, child, church, church attendance, materialism, Sunday School, value, work
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WHAT’S YOUR PRICE (Part 5)
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH For a few days I’ve been talking about what one will “sell out” for. Let me change the thought to what will one “hold out” for. I saw a beautiful blonde on a talk show.. She … Continue reading
Posted in sin, temptation, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, diamond, Jesus Loves Me, light, value, worth
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WHY DOES GOD HIDE?
A story is told that a man went to heaven and asked permission to return to earth to get something that was very valuable to him. The angel gave him permission to do so. The man returned to heaven’s … Continue reading
Posted in God, Uncategorized
Tagged knowing God, rarity effects value, relationship with God, seek God's face, value
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