Author: Randy Grathen
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Road trip like Christian walk.
Journey to Wisconsin in our Red Cadillac. Story by Kristine Barnes. When I take a long road trip, with a specific destination, like a 20-hour drive to Wisconsin in the Fall, I am not where I want to be, but I’m on my way. My current location is only temporary. As I travel, I don’t Read more
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How Much Time Ya Got?
Story by Scotty Gray. I was just thinking…about prayer…and time. I’ve often spoken about how, to God, time and space are irrelevant. I remember watching the 2003 movie starring Jim Carrey; Bruce Almighty. In one scene, as he listens to Bruce’s complaints, God, played by Morgan Freeman, tells Bruce that he will be endowed with Read more
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Needs and Wants – Getting out of Debt.
Story by Randy Grathen. “Mom!” “School is starting, I need some new clothes.” “Mom, I need to get one of those new foldable cell phones. All my friends have one. “Mom, I’m turning 16 next month, can I get a raise in my allowance? I can’t afford to go to Starbucks with my friends anymore.” Read more
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“Mayday – Mayday – Mayday, this is Swan 23.”
Story by Randy Grathen. WC-130 Weather Reconnaissance Planes, One of the best jobs I had in the Air Force was flying typhoon missions. Laurie and I were assigned to Andersen Air Force Base on the Island of Guam in the Pacific Ocean. Our sister organization, the more famous 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, aka “Hurricane Hunters,” Read more
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“He is God, I’m not.”
Story by Mark Berg. I have been a believer since my early teens. I grew up in the small town of Rice Lake Wisconsin with a population of around eight thousand. Going to church back then I remember what I was being told just didn’t make sense. Things like, “You will go to hell if Read more
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Run Baby Run.
Story by Nicki Cruz. I was born into a family bound by witchcraft. My father was a satanic priest, my mother was a witch. My parents were deeply engrossed in shamanism and black magic. When I was born, I was raised and dedicated to Satan, my head was anointed with blood. I inherited my father’s Read more
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What, Me Worry?
Story by Scotty Gray. The other day, I had to pick up our exchange student from school at 1:40. I thought; pick him up, bring him to our house and get to my appointment by 2:00. Doable… except, it was 1:42, 1:44, 1:46, 1:48, 1:50, 1:52… finally, at 1:55, he made it to my vehicle. Read more
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A Look Through the Rearview Mirror
Story by Randy Grathen. I was thinking about what an amazing journey my life has been. I’ve been married to the love of my life for nearly 50 of those years. My life has been blessed beyond anything I could have ever imagined or dreamed of. I have owned my own business and worked for Read more
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He Is Who He Is
Story by Linda Schnepel. Susan stopped typing and stared at her brother as he pulled a can of paint out of a plastic bag and set it down on the desk next to hers with a loud thump. “Sammy, what are you doing?” “I’m going to paint my desk.” He pulled out a brush and Read more
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‘He Didn’t Mean to Do It’
Story by – Michelle Dismute. For years, Michelle was furious at the drunk driver responsible for the crash that killed her son Nick. Now, she wants to keep him out of prison. 07/22/23. Grace: an act extending clemency to an offender before the law. Forgiveness: an intentional decision to let go of resentment and anger. Read more