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The oak trees are back
It is often said that which does not kill us makes us stronger.
Dan Ponder
Your word is your bond
I was part of a generation that grew up hearing the nightly news end with the words “and that’s…
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A tax by any other name
Occasionally there are problems that are simply unavoidable that only have solutions that are unfavorable. To continue to…
Dan Ponder
Hearing the voice of God
“When did you first hear God’s voice?” We were recently attending services at the First United Methodist…
Dan Ponder
The greatest show on Earth
T he young man said, “That will be twenty-two dollars.” “How much did you say?” I replied. “Twenty-two…
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Yet another season changes
As we settle down into the first really cold snap of the winter, we are more mindful than…
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The many voices I hear during Christmas
The past few days I have been listening to people around me — not just family and friends,…
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Here’s to memories of Christmases past
It is only a week until Christmas. If you aren’t in the Christmas spirit by now you are…
Dan Ponder
A ‘70s type of Christmas
After 36 years of marriage, there are some routines that you fall into during holidays. We have a…