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For Wilshire Baptist Church

The yellow, two-story wood-frame house had stood on the street for decades. The tax roll says it was built in 1963, but I’m certain that’s an error. It easily looked like it could be 100 years old, and its age was showing. From the street it appeared that the walls were all leaning toward the center and that the house might fall in on itself at any moment. Maybe that’s why it took just one day to tear it down, and one day after that to haul the remains away. There just wasn’t much holding it up.

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For Wilshire Baptist Church

Getting in the car to look at Christmas lights has been a lifelong tradition for both LeAnn and me. We did it with our families growing up, and we’ve done it together the past 10 years. Not every year, but often enough, and it took a new twist this year when we drove out to see the Christmas lights at Lake Tawakoni State Park.

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For Wilshire Baptist Church

It was one of those college football games where the score was close and the tension was high and you felt like you had to do something — anything you could — to help the home team. And about all you could do was stand and shout, as if either of those actions would have any impact. Although when shouting you can add your voice to the crowd noise which can energize the home team and rattle the visitors. But standing only benefits those who are standing. Or does it?

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