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He was born in an obscure town, grew up in a tiny village, worked in a carpenter shop, was an itinerant preacher. He slept in borrowed beds. He died on a borrowed cross, and He was buried in a borrowed tomb. He never made a business, professional, or "social" success. He never owned a house, held an office, had a family. He never traveled more than two hundred miles from the place where He was born. Yet, the world's calendar is dated backward and forward from His birth...


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TOM ANDERSON'S CHRISTMAS ESSAY Christmas essay holiday stress DEALING WITH STRESS OVER THE HOLIDAYS

During this time of year we are all under pressure from so many distractions - rushing to get all the shopping done, preparing for guests, missing loved ones no longer with us, dealing with relatives, lack of sleep, and wrapping all those presents. It is good to take some time to depressurize and find time for oneself. Here are some great suggestions from the Bible.


Keep It Simple – Remember the Lord taught us, "Take heed, and beware of …


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In this issue (12 16 2018). . . Updated 12 15 2018