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God is not Santa Claus nor Frankenstein.

People often suffer from one of two misconceptions in their faith. One is that somehow being deprived, demeaned and oppressed and in poor or miserable condition; somehow is a spiritual service. While there are times that we have to suffer … Continue reading

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In Memory of a good friend; Billy Burcham.

2/2/2018 Tonight, Dawn & I paid respects to the family of a very dear friend who passed last Sunday; Billy Burcham. Billy was a 2nd father to me. 7 year’s ago, he became a devoted friend when I struggled to … Continue reading

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Deeper Aspects of Prayer are like Spiritual, Open heart surgery.

Deeper Aspects of Prayer are like Spiritual, Open heart surgery. One of the most challenging aspects of spirituality is really being in touch with what we feel. The heavens can seem brass in our prayers, when we are not communicating … Continue reading

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A Brighter Day

For: Margo DeGange. 2/2/2018 In memory of: Joe DeGange A Brighter Day The journey is long and often rough, The trials we face make Passage trying & tough. But Christ’s disciples dwell not in the pain of the way, Their … Continue reading

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We can choose each other as “We the People,” regardless of who we chose for President.

A friend of mine recently shared these thoughts of Bob Nichols, who works in the Methodist Church, in Tennessee, on her Facebook timeline.  They struck me as poignant and needed. So I commented on them further. And now I share these … Continue reading

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The Inspired Life – A scenic ride of Inspired thoughts, from Slam’s 2017 Outdoor Adventures!

I’m going to do something a little different and interesting in this BEAM (article). I’m going to share some of my photographs from the woods during my outdoor Expeditions this year, and create an inspirational message, about our life journey … Continue reading

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#Shotokan karate is all about an excellent spirit.

There are times I want to train and love it when I do. And there are times I don’t want to train and I have to force myself to. And somehow I know that both are important. I have learned … Continue reading

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In the image of God He created them; male and female!

Genesis 1:27 “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created them; male and female.” When I think of this extraordinary concept that somehow we are crafted in the image of God! This strikes … Continue reading

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The Art of Karate Makes Me Better.

I train incessantly and unceasingly. Sometimes it drives my wife crazy how much I train. Yeah I know I’m not a 20 year old spring chicken. In fact I’m only a little over​ a year away from 60. I know … Continue reading

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Twice as nice, sweet and Spice Triggerfish stew

Twice As Nice Sweet and Spice Triggerfish Stew One can cream of chicken soup 1 can cream of onion soup Two cans water 10 ozs. 2% milk 2 teaspoons soy sauce 4 oz Moore’s original marinade mix 4 to 6 … Continue reading

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