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A Melissa matter: Birds of a feather ...
Most of us can recall a time when we were warned to choose our friends wisely. “You are the company you keep” is something we’ve all heard. The meaning behind this is two-fold; we are often judged ...
Nov 08, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
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Speaking on child abuse
We can hardly pick up the newspaper anymore without reading yet another account of child abuse. One horrific story after another inundates our lives leaving us angry and mystified that there are su...
Nov 07, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Prayer: When and where?
On the first night of his grandparents’ visit, a small boy was saying his prayers. “Please, God,” he shouted, “send me a bicycle, some new video games and maybe a ...” “Why are you praying so loud...
Nov 03, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 29 29 recommendations | email to a friend
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A Melissa matter: The heavenly boomerang
Are you giving what you want for yourself? The groundwork for the “Heavenly boomerang” was laid in the book of Genesis, chapter 12 where God said he would bless us and for us, to bless others, then...
Oct 31, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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Around Cleveland
Tall Betsy Storytelling Evening is today from 4:30 to 9 p.m. at the Museum Center at Five Points. Tall Betsy will be there and will be telling her story. There will also be other family-friendly Ha...
Oct 31, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Family works: Speaking on the journey
As a child I never had the opportunity to ride on a real train; so my fascination with trains was lived out by collecting model trains.
Oct 31, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Heavenly boomerang
re you giving what you want for yourself? The groundwork for the “Heavenly boomerang” was laid in the book of Genesis, chapter 12 where God said he would bless us and for us, to bless others, then ...
Oct 31, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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WRIGHT WAY: Real Change is coming
Change is coming. A change people can really believe in. But as one proverb noted, “To change and to change for the better are two different things.” People in this day and age know this is all too...
Oct 29, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 31 31 recommendations | email to a friend
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WRIGHT WAY: An end to bullying
My first day in high school was a nightmare of stampeding teenagers, out of control bullies and one boy running through the hallway bleeding — students screaming he had just been shot! I had been w...
Oct 27, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 30 30 recommendations | email to a friend
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A Melissa matter: Time for the snuggie
Fall festivities offer so much fun. The crisp cool air is perfect for a wide range of fun activities for people of all ages and interests. It’s also the season for bonfires, hot chocolate, roasted...
Oct 24, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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