Lovers

2382) I lived for several years in the beautiful state of Virginia. Rolling green hills, beautiful farmland, acres and acres of crops. The motto of Virginia (at least when I lived there) is Virginia is for Lovers. Though I don’t think Virginia’s motto is what John had in mind in 1 John 4:8, we will
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A Better Solution

2349) I learn a lot from my young scholars. Some lessons come as I observe their words and actions. One such observation is when one of them is sharpening a pencil. They’ll grind it and grind it and grind it and then, almost always on cue, they’ll say, This pencil won’t sharpen. At this point,
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Knives

2348) For many years now, I have been prone to drop things. I don’t know if there’s a medical problem, but it’s a reality. I have found that if I’m not careful to acknowledge this when I’m holding things that can cause great damage or be damaged if I drop them, it can lead to
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Don’t Forget

2347) From time to time I listen to an old talk show program when I’m walking. On one show, I heard the host say to a husband something like, you’d better understand that women have very long memories when it comes to the things in a marriage. I chuckled when I heard it because I
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The In

2322) Teaching grammar to young scholars isn’t easy because the English language is confusing and often refuses to follow rules and patterns. Though this may be true, understanding basic grammar is important for communication. Noticing each word can be helpful, too. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 tells us, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the
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A Good Conscience

2238) There’s a part of the ocean that is the most treacherous area for ships to navigate. It’s the Drake Passage between South America and the Antarctic peninsula.   There are several reasons why it’s so dangerous. For example, the warm and cold currents of two oceans meet, and it causes great instability.   If
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Counting the Cost

2237) We needed to replace the roof on our home. Before the work could be done, we got estimates for the job.   When I think of estimates, another name for counting the cost, I realize how important they are.   Estimates force us to consider what “it” will cost us. They can also reveal
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