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Your Faith and a Car Commercial–A Story by Jason Elkins
In the fall of 1989 I was a freshman at Central Michigan University. I used to say jokingly that CMU was where you went if you couldn’t get into “U of M” or “State” (University of Michigan or Michigan State for you non-Big 10 folks). That’s not exactly true of course, but was [...]
Continue reading...“I Am…”-a Poem, by Sheila Anne Rippy
Saturday, December 15, 2007
I was sitting here, feeling an anxiety attack coming on, so I decided to look up the word “anxious” and the direct antonym is “calm”, so I looked that up and I realized that every description of calm, is what God is and my anxiety attack disappeared… which led to “I am…” I am… freedom tranquility serenity unity harmony a shield your guardian tenderness devotion passion your [...]
Continue reading...“Fling Poo Justice?”-Brad Reynolds
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Where is the justice? Sometimes I just cannot win. As many of you already know, I live in a 2 bedroom condo with my wife Kelley and my two step daughters, Katelyn and Gracie. This is the setup through the week, then my girls come over on the weekends and sometimes more often. Recently, I got [...]
Continue reading...“The Bus Ride”-Burt Empson
Sunday, December 2, 2007
For several days, I was going through a lot of deep disheartening issues. I was filled with rage, depression, guilt, bitterness. Basically, the whole ball of mucus that gets stuck in your nose. I wanted to get it all out. I needed someone to turn to, but was clueless, confused and [...]
Continue reading...“Who Needs a Plan When You Have Faith? You Do!”-Zale Dowlen
Saturday, December 1, 2007
One of the most common mistakes the average small business owner makes is their lack of business planning. For some individuals, a business just comes together and they don’t think about planning until something bad happens. For others, they approach their business with a cavalier attitude and see planning as unnecessary. Some just don’t know [...]
Continue reading...Gadget Review “Ipod Touch”–Ricky Voltz
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Iphone - phone = iPod Touch? Almost The new iPod product line is something to be remembered. The all new iPod nano can now play video, the classic is now only available in 80gb and 160gb sizes, and all models (except the shuffle) now have cover-flow viewing options. If you are familiar with iTunes then you [...]
Continue reading...CD Review “Yesterday Comes Again” The Anna Ross Project-Jason Elkins
Saturday, December 1, 2007
The Anna Ross Project Yesterday Comes Again From the first few seconds of “Yesterday Comes Again“ by The Anna Ross project, you try to connect the dots in your head. You’ll ask yourself “Who does this sound like?” Sure you might say “Jewel” (Anna’s heard that one before) or “Alanis Morissette“. My friend [...]
Continue reading...“So How’s Shelli Doin?” An update by Jason Elkins
Saturday, December 1, 2007
“So how’s Shelli doing??” If I had a dime… I have heard that so many times over the last year, I couldn’t even begin to count. I know it was asked in sincerity and I am NOT being smarmy or rude about it. I appreciated EVERY request. Even the ones from well [...]
Continue reading...CIA Summit Christian Music Conference
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