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March 23, 12

A time for silence

This Sunday evening we are gathering at church to hear the testimonies of our baptismal candidates, as well as sharing our testimonies with them.  I remember when I was 17, I had to share a testimony before I got baptized, … Continue reading →

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August 25, 11

To retreat or not to retreat; that is the question!

The verb “retreat” is a bad word from a military perspective.  Military leaders don’t like to retreat, they always want to advance towards their goals.  Retreat often means defeat.   It means to fall back and give yourself a chance to … Continue reading →

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