Monthly Archives: June 2013

Preparing your family reunion:

As summer moves forward. More of us are trying to organize family reunions. Summer is a great time to have a reunion that involves camping. Here are some ideas of what to consider when planning your own camping and family … Continue reading

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In Honor of Fathers:

  There are some very good talks today at church about fathers and I heard some good references to the Bible that depicted very positive examples of fatherhood. I hope this lesson will be of use to youth ministries, Sunday … Continue reading

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I support these guys and gals

I have been disappointed in the lack of committement of my one time political party to stand behind the constitution for a number of years. I consider myself now to be an indepdendent. I support these guys: http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/06/13/revolt-among-republicans-on-immigration-bill-70-house-members-risk-careers-in-planned-showdown-with-leadership/ Melva   … Continue reading

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Spelling commission:

The visual image I used remember this word is thinking that a commission represents many people who sit together to make a decision on something. Therefore, there are two Os, two Ms, Is and S. that makes four pairs of … Continue reading

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Punching up your Presentations:

Last month I attended a workshop called Stand and Deliver. The speaker, Kirk Duncan, is the founder of Three Elements company. He gave instructions on how to give successful presentations. I want to share some of my notes I took. … Continue reading

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Slang words used in the United States 2:

Last week, I mentioned watching several documentaries about the origins of American slang. I want to add more words from the list I made up last week. I love documentaries and appreciate my friend letting me know about History Channel … Continue reading

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Personal addiction, like a pond:

I hope the following lesson can be of use to youth ministries, family devotionals, family counselors, and family home evenings. Today’s theme is on personal addiction. Object lesson: Get a wide plastic bowel or bucket and fill it with water. … Continue reading

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In honor of the Normandy annerversity

Today, in honor of the 69th annerversity of the Normandy invasion here is a speech by Ronald Reagan. God bless the men and women soldiers who devote their time and lives to the protection of our rights and life style. Enjoy … Continue reading

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Spelling Miracle:

  I keep spelling miracle as miricle. The I does not belong. How do I remember the A? Well I think that miracles may often involve the help of your guardian Angel. Thus the A in mirAcle. If you have … Continue reading

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Suggestions for giving a good presentation:

  Some weeks ago, I attended a workshop that gave advice on how to give presentations. I think this information will be useful to storytellers, but also for authors or is someone wants to teach on a specific topic. I … Continue reading

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