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JONAH

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Hillside Laughter

About ten days ago Joyce and I made our first ever trip to Branson, Missouri. (It is a very long way to drive. I think we are still recovering!) Anyway, by far the most dramatic and wonderful and fabulous part … Continue reading →

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Farewell to My Dad, John Arthur Tice

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Hillside Laughter

Father’s Day, 2013:  A few sprinkles hit the windshield.  I silently pray for no rain and feel nudged to pray for sunshine, as well.  A few moments later, we pull up in front of Gray Valley Cemetery.  And, as if … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Truth — September 2, 2012

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

MALACHI (chapters 1 – 4) IS THERE ANY HOPE? 1.                 [The people of Israel]  . . . were doubting God’s love 2.                 They were dishonoring God’s name 3.                 They were profaning God’s covenant 4.                 They were trying God’s patience 5.                 … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Truth — August 26, 2012

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

THE BOOK OF HABAKKUK In conversation with God, Habakkuk struggles with two important questions: 1.    How long can God justify apparent indifference to the apparent rule of wickedness and violence in Judah? God responds that he is not indifferent.  … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Truth — August 12, 2012

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

BOOK of HOSEA (with specific reference to chapters 1 and 11) We sang the gospel song “Wonderful Story of Love” by John M. Driver. [You may find a beautiful rendition of this song in the second half of the following … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Truth October 9, 2011

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

Voices from the Book of Ruth [Read chapters 1 through 4 of Ruth] On a rather warm summer day, before the invention of air-conditioning, I attended the wedding of Tom and Beth in a church just south of Boston.  As … Continue reading →

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