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October 31, 2019

Weekly Reflection – “The Unwanted Gift of Grief”

Weekly Reflection – “The Unwanted Gift of Grief”

The Unwanted Gift of Grief, is an excellent book once published by a friend of mine, Tim VanDuivendyk. What an odd assortment of words! Have you ever thought of grief as a gift? Not many of us begin with that perspective. He writes that his book is an effort to help anyone who has suffered loss…
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October 21, 2019

Weekly Reflection – Inner Peace in the Midst of Outer Turmoil

Weekly Reflection – Inner Peace in the Midst of Outer Turmoil

I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. John 14:27 This morning I broke my car. I hit a curb in the dark during a thunderstorm and blew the front right tire. The car…
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October 15, 2019

Weekly Reflection – Brilliant Autumn Leaves

Weekly Reflection – Brilliant Autumn Leaves

(I share this Reflection, Brilliant Autumn Leaves, each year in the early autumn, about the time the leaves in the northern hemisphere begin to change color.  So, here it is!) A few years ago my wife and I enjoyed a ten day trip to New England where we were able to experience the brilliance of…
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October 3, 2019

Best 5 Online Grammar Checker Tools

Best 5 Online Grammar Checker Tools

Grammar checker tools are everywhere on the Internet. Which one will you need to improve your writing skills and check for common mistakes? Writing academic papers is not easy, and one of the most important aspects of writing is grammar. If you do not have someone to proofread your writing, you will need a grammar…
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