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Death springs this April

April 1, 2020 Tyler Dale Gaastra

Contrary to what politicians promise, we will not be “made whole” by stimulus checks, waived copayments, unemployment assistance, cheap loans, and the rest.

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Thanking God for such deliverance

November 27, 2019 Tyler Dale Gaastra

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and it isn’t even close. Undoubtedly, our corporate expressions of gratitude are the healthiest part of the day. Gratitude pulls the soul out of the unending depths of introspection and self-pity. Who can add a single hour to his span of life?

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Judah & the Lion on being a “Better Man”

April 3, 2017 Tyler Dale Gaastra

The chorus, “oh, I just want to be a better man as I go,” is actually the cry of every Christian who grows exasperated with his own sins.

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A tribute to my grandfather

December 14, 2016 Tyler Dale Gaastra

Earlier this week, I gave a tribute at my grandfather’s funeral. The general text of the tribute is provided below. Introduction Thank you for braving

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Christians can’t hedge

September 15, 2016 Tyler Dale Gaastra

I’m not tempted to jettison my faith and replace it with the latest flavor of the month or total despair. That’s simply not an option. What tempts me, and I suspect you as well, is a nagging and persistent desire to hedge my bets.

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