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Poverty

Our world is struggling. People are starving and it doesn’t have to be this way. Collectively we have the resources to feed everyone good, healthy food.

It’s easy to point out problems, but I like to be solution-conscious. We begin to solve hunger by teaching students how to grow vegetables while they are still in elementary school. Kids love to be creative, and what a great way to educate! They learn responsibility by taking care of their garden. They learn that before you reap, you gotta sow! And the kids can take pride in a job well done.

This idea isn’t isolated to The United States. Gardening can be accomplished anywhere (well, maybe not Antarctica). There’s always a way, if we are willing…

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The Past

Do you know anyone who spends much of their time focusing on days gone by? All of us have fond memories of past events, but that’s what they are, just memories.

Some things from our pasts are hard times we went through. They were lessons to be learned along the road of life. Learn them and move on. Leave them where they belong, in the past.

Every day is an opportunity to create more fond memories. Remember to focus on the good in your life. Be grateful for something every day. Leave the past in the past and look forward with both eyes open…

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Lesser

Comparison chips away at self-esteem if you allow it to. We see ourselves as less than perfect if we compare ourselves to models in print or television. Wealth and position are favorite subjects for comparison. Do not fall into this trap.

In the eyes of God, we are all equally important. He loves us the same whether we are white, black, rich, poor or anything else. He even loves and provides for those who don’t believe in Him.

Remember this when you are feeling down or frustrated that you haven’t done better in life. You are still here, and God is still rooting for you, even when you aren’t…

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Guilty!!!

In the United States, our law states that an accused person is innocent until proven guilty. Sounds fair, right? It is fair until emotions get involved.

Former President Donald Trump was accused of being in bed (figuratively) with Russia. All the people who hate Trump believed it because their hatred blinded them. When “Russia-gate” was shown to be a hoax, some still refused to believe the truth about it. The truth still matters.

There are thousands of examples where we condemn people before they have their day in court. Think of how you would want to be treated if you were on the receiving end of false accusations. Let’s show others some grace.

After all, the truth still matters…

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Stillness

Our world is full of noise. We have news 24/7, and we feel like if we aren’t busy then our lives have no meaning or purpose.

This is not true. Our purpose doesn’t change in the stillness. In fact, in the quiet moments our thinking becomes more crystal clear than in the chaos. We have an opportunity in those moments to connect with our Creator. He’s talking to us constantly, but we don’t listen because the noise is louder. God often speaks in whispers.

Make time for stillness in your life. Practice it every day. The noise will be waiting for you…

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History

I wonder how historians will treat this strange era we are living in. One hundred years from now will be here before we know it.

In the United States, we have biological men playing women’s sports. Of course they are excelling. Men are stronger than women. I don’t know about you, but I believe women are much prettier and more feminine when they don’t have beards!

Certain politicians tell us we are “systemically racist.” We aren’t, but these weak-minded politicians love to stir people up and keep us divided.

If you are interested in learning about history, read the autobiographies of Booker T. Washington and Frederick Douglass. You will love their stories of overcoming great obstacles and thriving.

We are making our own histories every moment of every day. Let’s give the historians something worthwhile to write about…

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Undeserved

In today’s culture, the word entitlement gets tossed around a lot. There are people who believe they deserve something for just showing up. They don’t.

I’m entitled to be paid by my company when and only when I do the work required of me. I’m not going to be paid for my good looks and charm! There are politicians who project “white privilege” on our citizens without knowing anything about their life story. These weak-minded politicians are trying to divide us by race, and that is intellectually dishonest.

We deserve what we work for, nothing more. And remember, we only place value in what we earn…

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Era

Today’s blog might blow your mind. At the very least I hope it makes you think.

Before the earth was formed, God thought of you. He knew when and where you were to be born. Your parents would create the perfect DNA to make you exactly how He specified. Every moment of your life was thought of, along with every consequence of every decision you make. Each and every person you encounter has a reason attached to it. And there is a greater purpose to your life.

Finally, the era in time as we know time was planned. Use your time wisely. Fulfill His purpose on earth…

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