Old-Time Religion
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Old-Time Religion

Is it possible that every generation sings some version of “Give me that old-time religion?” I wouldn’t have thought so until I discovered that the song dates back to 1873. The lyrics don’t mention Jesus or His message, but they are nevertheless a staple of many Protestant hymnals and different iterations grace the airwaves of…

The Good Fruit
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The Good Fruit

Our Brains Lie Teddy’s elbow was a mess and he didn’t realize it. After the ref’s whistle blew, everyone on the sidelines of his wrestling match could see that Teddy’s elbow had been reshaped in unnatural ways. Totally unaware that he couldn’t raise his left arm, he used his right arm to point to…his knee….

She Still Prays
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She Still Prays

A few years back, I was talking to a woman who was born in Germany shortly before the end of World War II. Perhaps she was young enough during the war that she didn’t remember the horrors of it. I doubt it, but it’s a nice thought. Regardless, in our conversation she talked about the…