Hello Friends, Today is a special day! Do you know why? Because today marks the eve of a historical, out of this world, extravagant phenomenon that we have been anticipating for several months now. Do you know what I am talking about? I’m talking about the Solar Eclipse! Tomorrow afternoon, the moon will pass between the Sun and the Earth casting a shadow over a certain region of the United States, making the day turn to night for just a few minutes. It is truly going to be spectacular! I can’t wait!......

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Hello Friends, Happy Easter! Or as my niece likes to tell me, “Hoppy Easter!” Did the Easter Bunny come visit you? Did you find any eggs or a basket filled with goodies today? Growing up, I remember searching for eggs and my basket before going to church in the morning with my family. It was always such an exciting time to do that tradition with my siblings! (Sometimes I thought to myself that my siblings would constantly move my Easter Basket to places that I had already look in….but I guess it......

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Hello Friends, How are you doing today? For those that were able to attend this year’s “Lock-In,” did you have a good time? Did you enjoy going bowling and going on a scavenger hunt and playing games and watching movies and searching for Easter Eggs? I know I had a good time! But let me tell you, I was certainly tired after everything was done….I was definitely ready for a nap. Even though the “Lock-In” was a good day, and to some of you a very important day, I want to share......

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Hello Friends, Do you like to eat pie? Do you have a favorite kind of pie? Have you ever helped someone make a pie? I enjoy eating pie! My favorite kind of pie is French Silk Pie: its got a thin crust, a chocolate filling, and a whipped cream frosting and then topped with chocolate shavings on top! And, I have helped my mother and grandmother make a few pies before! I mention pies because this past week we celebrated Pi(e) Day! Pi(e) Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant......

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Hello Friends, How are you doing today! As I was sitting in my office this week, I found myself traveling back in time, but not too far back in time. I travelled back to last weekend when the weather was beautiful: the sun was shining, the birds were singing, there were a few clouds hovering in the sky, and people were driving around town with their windows down; and I was eager to do some work outside. I travelled back in time because this weekend was the complete opposite: it was cloudy,......

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Hello Friends, I’m praying this post reaches you in good health and good spirits. I have noticed recently that several people within our church and within our community haven’t been feeling the greatest lately. Have you noticed that some of your friends may have been absent from school a day or two? People’s tummies are upset, their head hurts, their ears are clogged, they are sniffling more than usual, and some of them may even have a fever. I don’t know what it is going around, but I am praying that whatever......

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Hello Friends, How are you doing? Did you enjoy the snowy weather last weekend? As I sat in the office, I found myself gazing out the window watching the snow gently fall to the ground. When I got ready to leave the office, I noticed that those gently falling snowflakes were piled up, about four inches high. It was certainly a beautiful snow! I hope you were able to enjoy it and at least made some sort of a snowman. I was a little disappointed that I wasn’t able to play in......

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Hello Friends, How are you doing? When I was attending school, a question that was often asked by my teachers was, “How is it with your soul?” This question deserved more than an “okay,” or “I’m fine,” or even “I’m good.” This question provoked us students to really think about how we are doing–what we are going through. Some of you may be tired. Some of you may be restless. Some of you may be energetic. Some of you may be lost, confused, or even worried. Some of you may just need......

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Hello Friends, How are you doing? Can you believe the beautiful weather that we have been blessed with these past few days? The sun is shining! The birds are singing, flying around, and eating all my bird feed! The limbs on the trees are swaying in the breeze! God’s creation is showcasing its winter colors under blue skies! We have certainly been blessed to be witnessing such beautiful weather in the winter month of February. As singer and song writer Frank Sinatra famously sang in 1941, “Blue skies, smiling at me. Nothing......

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Hello Friends, This week I was reminded of the following words, “The sun will come out tomorrow…” For days now, fog had settled in, clouds threw anchors to the earth, grey became the color scheme, rain just wouldn’t go away, and the eerie feeling of winter lingered on. I didn’t think the sun would ever re-appear. However, the sun truly did come out tomorrow! The sun is shining, warming the earth, and reminding us that even when we experience dark and gloomy days, the light of Christ is still shining brightly within......

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