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As for Me and My House

By Danny Minton The commercials have ceased, the conceding phone calls have been made, the losing celebration parties have been canceled, winning speeches have been made, and transition talks have begun. Another presidential election has come and gone. The first election I remember in detail was the Kennedy campaign in 1960. I remember negative comments and concerns being thrown around

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‘Farmer Dan’

By Danny Minton Not many people know that I am a farmer. Well, farmer may be a misnomer. However, I do have a small field I cultivate, fertilize, plant, and water every year. It amounts to around 16-18 square feet. My main crops are tomatoes and jalapeno peppers. However, the summers in West Texas are hot, and my crops don’t

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They Will Come

By Danny Minton Over the decades since becoming a Christian, I have worshipped and worked with congregations in numerous cities. Along the way, there have been some good experiences and some learning experiences. Looking back, each one had its good qualities and areas needing improvement. In all my former experiences, one stands out as what a “church” should be like.

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What’s in a Name?

By Danny Minton Have you ever walked through a cemetery and read the markers? I do this each time I preside over a funeral at the gravesite. Markers will vary from cemetery to cemetery, with the most interesting found in small-town cemeteries or the older sections of established ones. I read the names and dates that represented their lives. Sometimes,

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Treasures

By Danny Minton One of Kathy’s younger brothers was admitted a few weeks ago to a facility due to advanced dementia. This past week, he was placed under hospice care. During his life, he spent his time buying and selling antiques and collectibles. However, during the past months, he had become more of a hoarder and recluse, obtaining thousands of

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