“Hope” is the thing with feathers -That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all”

—Emily Dickinson

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  • Some Xango Stuff

    Listen and learn why mangosteen is such a powerful fruit and Xango is such a great opportunity. Dr Walters is interviewd by Bob Scmidt.: Click here for the Interview. If you are still interested after that, return to: Mangosteen Juice Continue reading

  • Lunch at Starbucks

    Just a quickie – but the news is too good to hold. I was nearly giddy when I saw the  sign out front of Starbucks this morning announcing their new lunch menu. It was like an answer to prayer. Now,… Continue reading

  • A Multitude of Counselors

    Dennis Raup poses the question reflecting the wisdom of Solomon in Proverbs 11:14: Does your business have a multitude of counselors? I have been deeply immersed in Proverbs for the last year, both teaching through the book several times a… Continue reading

  • Health Site

    I have openned a new health products site for a line of nutritional supplements I recommend: Tom Sims’ Health Zone I think you will be impressed with the variety of possibilities. Be sure to check out the diet and fitness… Continue reading

  • Garrison Keillor and the Movies

    In years past, I would build my calendar around broadcasts of "A Prairie Home Companion." I am an avid reader of Garrison Keillor, in my mind an honorary citizen of Lake Wobegon, and an enthusiast for the kind of radio… Continue reading

  • Made for It

    We are made for community, intricately designed for ensemble in the mighty chorus of humanity. We are fashioned for its harmony as well as well placed dissonance. Every instrument has a part to play. Every note is welcome. We long… Continue reading

  • Hello world!

    Welcome to WordPress.com. This is your first post. Edit or delete it and start blogging! Continue reading

  • How to Pray in Time of War

    Those of us who pray and, specifically, those of us who pray publically, are often caught in a theological and ethical crisis when confronted with certain issues. We are called to pray the prayers of the people, but also called… Continue reading

  • Organizing and Indexing

    I can't put everything in the same place, so I have made a feeble attempt at some organization in my thinking. Here is a roadmap of some recent posts hither and yon that I have been publishing. Becoming a ROOTS… Continue reading

  • A Flair for the Dramatic

    A Flair for the Dramatic   Our God has more than just a flair for the dramatic. He uses drama at every turn to communicate the mysteries of His truth. Two great dramas are interwoven into the history of Christianity and… Continue reading