I Love to Tell the Story

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Sometimes there is wisdom in lessons we’ve been taught from our past. Growing up, although it was created for a younger audience, I would watch episodes of Sesame Street.  In those first few years, there were characters and teaching modules that appeared for a few weeks or months.  One of my favorites was Roosevelt Franklin,… Continue Reading I Love to Tell the Story

Stairs to Heaven

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This past Saturday I attended the life celebration of a friend from the Flint area.  He was a super dad, a great friend, and the epitome of what it means to live a life full of love and giving.  I rarely saw him angry.  He was one of those people who you could rely on. … Continue Reading Stairs to Heaven

The Journey Begins

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Today begins the 2023 Lenten Season which will take us through a time of reflection and meditation on what our Lord did for our salvation. Ash Wednesday 2023 will be a little different because the weather has made its own pronouncement. Many faith communities in this area have either postponed or canceled worship services for… Continue Reading The Journey Begins

Praying for Michigan State University

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I had planned a very different topic for this week’s Corner.  I am guessing that like many of you, I watched the news unfold on Monday night as we learned there was an active shooter on the campus of Michigan State University.  Over the next four hours I waited for regular updates from the police… Continue Reading Praying for Michigan State University

Cabin Fever

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Last Thursday, Punxsutawney Phil made his annual appearance to tell us how long this winter will last.  For those who enjoy these snow-filled days, you will be happy to know that there will be six more weeks of winter.  In many southern states, which are experiencing unusually cold temperatures, ice storms, and even blizzards, this… Continue Reading Cabin Fever

Putting the Pieces Together

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Every once in a while, a Puzzler’s Corner is truly about puzzles.  Late last year, I learned that COSTCO is selling the largest manufactured puzzle.  It is 60,000 pieces and comes in 60 bags of 1,000 pieces.  The puzzle image is a map of the world. I have discussed this puzzle with friends, some who… Continue Reading Putting the Pieces Together

We Can’t Wait

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This week’s Corner is a point of personal privilege.  Last Thursday evening, my family gathered, via Zoom for a Gender Reveal Party.  My niece Brittany and her husband Odera are expecting their first.  After greeting one another, the excitement began. There were three games for the reveal.  The first game was to guess, from Brittany’s… Continue Reading We Can’t Wait

They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love

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Last week I watched the Michigan – Michigan State basketball game.  This year’s first meeting took place at Breslin Center.  The two teams will meet again at the Crisler Center later this season. As the players were warming up, the camera panned around the arena. The angle only showed the bottom third of the fans. … Continue Reading They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love

Oh, How I Love Jesus

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Over the past several weeks I have watched an advertising campaign about Jesus.  It comes from the website: Hegetsus (https://hegetsus.com/en/about-us).  On their about us page the creators state the following: “He Gets Us is a movement to reintroduce people to the Jesus of the Bible and his confounding love and forgiveness.”  The information on the… Continue Reading Oh, How I Love Jesus

Standing in the Need of Prayer

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On Monday evening, I was beginning to write the first Corner of the new year.  It is during these first few days that we see all the hope and promise that a new beginning can achieve.  Many of us consider resolutions that will help this year be better than the last.  We want to invest… Continue Reading Standing in the Need of Prayer

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