Author Archives: Dana

Otis

Susan, John, and I met Susan’s brother Steve in Washington, D.C. during spring break last week. On the drive to our capitol, we spent Saturday night in Mt. Airy, North Carolina the hometown of Andy Griffith and the model for … Continue reading

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believe

Some believe the story celebrated this past weekend about the Jewish Rabbi rising from the dead on the third day; many don’t. Some believe the crucified One has paid the price for all sin and will live in the hearts … Continue reading

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boys

Taylor and Emma hosted a wonderful party this past weekend for Wilkes’ first birthday. Earlier the same day, Kinsey and Jordan saw their little one, weighing approximately 1.5 pounds, in a 4D ultrasound. My prayer for both grandsons is not … Continue reading

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Jim

The first time I wrote about Jim was in September 2001. The roller coaster of addiction has been quite a journey the twenty plus years we’ve been friends, but this week marks three years clean. Sunday, several of us gathered … Continue reading

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tents

“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die.” I read these words from the Gospel of John at the funeral … Continue reading

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