Shake It Off and Step Up – Rachel Klinge

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There is a parable told of a farmer who owned an old mule. One day the mule fell into the farmer’s well. The farmer heard the mule in a frenzy neighing. After carefully assessing the situation, the farmer sympathized with the old mule, but decided that neither the mule nor the well was worth the trouble of saving. Instead, he … Read More

The Value of Integrity – Milt Hodges

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One of the greatest virtues in all of life is Integrity.  What is integrity? Integrity is defined: Adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty. Or the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished: to preserve the integrity of the empire. I love this quote by Margaret Thatcher: “Watch your thoughts for they become words. Watch your … Read More

Summer Fire – John Bidaurreta

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            Summertime is a season of BBQ’s, backyard s’mores, campfires and 4th of July Fireworks. Here in California we need to especially practice good fire safety procedures. We must keep the fire contained inside its designated burn zone, making sure it does not come in contact with anything else that is flammable.  In 2012 alone California had over 8,500 fires, … Read More

Stuck! – Isaac Munene

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Most of us have at one time or another desired to transform our bodies. You saw a weight loss infomercial on TV or the cover of a magazine during check-out at the grocery store and thought one of these days I will have the body of my dreams. You may be one of those who took the next step and … Read More

In The Field – Rachel Klinge

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“From now on don’t go into any other field to glean – stay right here in this one.” These were the words of Boaz to Ruth who had providently found herself working in the field of her kinsman redeemer. As her kinsman redeemer, Boaz would watch over her for good. Specifically, Ruth 2:8-9 says, 8Then Boaz said to Ruth, “You … Read More

The Winter is Past by John Bidaurreta

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The Winter is Past Spring begins with the vernal equinox at 4:02 A.M. Pacific Standard Time on March 20, 2013 in California. I love springtime. This season brings with it, increasing daylight, warming temperatures, and the rebirth of flora and fauna. New life is literally springing up all around us. Just as the natural landscape is beginning to change, so … Read More

That Love Feeling – Isaac Munene

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Last week, on Valentine’s Day, most of us were forced to think about love one way or another. The advertisements and sitcoms were hard to miss as everything around us turned red. Few western traditions have crossed other cultural divides around the world like Valentine’s Day. From Hong Kong to Cape Town, Buenos Aires to Cairo, the world celebrates love … Read More