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  • Resolve to Write Down Your Life Experiences

    Van Yandal, Columnist|Jul 13, 2022

    Jeremiah 30: 2 “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Write in a book all the words I have spoken to you.” Over the years I’ve found myself hurrying throughout most days and finally realized I was missing some very important parts of my life by trying to accomplish too many things. I once heard said, “A journey is not only about the destination, but also about the trip.” For many years, I’ve believed life is about the experiences we have. During those years, the accumulation...

  • Don't Go There

    Van Yandal, Columnist|Jun 1, 2022

    Matthew 7:15 “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.” We rested at the summit of Chola Pass (17,782 feet above sea level), for an hour or so. It was early afternoon when we began the descent on the northeast side to the valley below. About noon the sun had peeked over the horizon behind us. The ice had become wet and slick. The climb down became as “interesting” as the climb up the south side. We rounded a peak to the west and sudd...