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Rich DuBose

writes from Northern California

The Sound of Silence

man alone fishing on the lake

Did you know that silence can be loud? Really loud? Sometimes it is what’s not said that speaks the loudest. “The chief priests went on …

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What is Your Focus?

woman looking disillusioned

The two disciples walking the road to Emmaus were so overwhelmed with their loss of Jesus that they didn’t recognize that the “stranger” who joined …

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Freedom to Believe

gavel of freedom and justice

Dear God: Thank you for the freedoms we enjoy in our country. Here in the U.S., it’s easy to take for granted the fact that …

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The Struggle

lady reading Bible

Are we supposed to have to struggle to understand what God wants us to know? Yes! There is no such thing as easy knowledge, especially …

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The Kingdom Manifesto

stained glass window of Jesus

Many claim to be followers of Jesus. “We’re Christian,” they say. But do they realize what that means? Here is Luke’s most concentrated summary of …

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Contrarian People

man looking forceful

How do we define a person who is against what everyone else is for? How do we describe their contrariness? “Someone who automatically tends to …

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Contemporary Pioneers

bridge over water

Sometimes we’re tempted to think that the glory days of pioneers exploring new frontiers is a thing of the past. After all, when was the …

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Declutter Your Life

Declutter Your Life

In his book, Starting Today, Rubel Shelly says one way to declutter your life is to get rid of stress (within your home and heart). …

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The King and Abaddon

Man with box on head

Once upon a time, long ago and far away, there was a King who was incredibly intelligent, generous, and kind. With His magical powers, He …

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Temporary Death

skeleton head

“Jairus’s servants (to Jairus): Your daughter is dead. There’s no need to drag the Teacher any farther. Jesus overheard their words. Then He turned to …

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