Yearly Archives: 2012

Because That’s How Grandma Always Did It!

Sarah’s mom was getting ready to place the Thanksgiving turkey in the oven when Sarah asked her, “Mommy, why do you and Aunt Barb both cut the ends off the turkey legs before you cook it?” The girl’s mother replied, … Continue reading

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Keys to Financial Strength

Did you ever sing “The wise man built his house upon the Rock” in Sunday School? The familiar song from childhood has powerful implications not only for our lives, but also for the values we pass on to the next … Continue reading

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Getting Where You Want to Go

“Why do they call it rush hour when no one is moving?” a comedian once asked. None of us like being stuck in traffic. We might enjoy our own vehicle very much, but when we’re forced to wait in line, … Continue reading

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Cheering Up a Grouchy Neighbor

A farmer’s neighbor was critical of everything he said or did. For example, when the farmer bought a new plow, the neighbor said it would rust soon. When the farmer commented how it was good to have more rain this … Continue reading

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