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  • Forgiveness is UnEveN on Ash Wednesday

    Forgiveness is always uneven. What do I mean by that? Forgiveness is not a tik-for-tik kind of settlement but is more a tik for tot or tat. Read more

  • The Night I Rang the Bell and Met Jesus–Part 2

    The Night I Rang the Bell and Met Jesus–Part 2

    Dr. James D. Alen Recap from Part 1 Somewhere along the line, I became certain I was never enough. The ache of inadequacy still stung. I thought that to come to Christ, I had to fix myself first. My early instruction left me lost. Kneeling in prayer, hands trembling, I whispered, “God, I am so… Read more

  • The Night I Rang the Bell and Met Jesus  

    The Night I Rang the Bell and Met Jesus  

    Dr. James D. Allen   I had just landed at an airbase in England, fresh off the U.S. Air Force chartered plane. On the tarmac, I was met by the driver who would be my only company on the ride to my new assignment. We arrived in the evening, but “base” felt like the wrong… Read more

  • Charlie Kirk: A Christian Voice

    Charlie Kirk: A Christian Voice

    On this 24th anniversary of 911, we anticipated discussing that horrific day in American history, when lives were lost, our security was rattled, and heroes were revealed. Read more

  • So? You Eat Jar Sauce

    So? You Eat Jar Sauce

    Well, you will understand if you watched Everybody Loves Raymond, but if not, just knowing traditional Italians will do. I laughed out loud.  Read more

  • The Wall Street Journal—Of Clubs and Towels

    The Wall Street Journal—Of Clubs and Towels

    At times, I laugh out loud at something that was most likely not intended to be funny, and others that are written to be humorous. At other times, I shake my head at the stupidity that humanity (that’s us) can exhibit. Read more

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