One of the subplots of the Holiday classic movie Christmas Vacation, starring Chevy Chase, is Clark Griswald waiting for his Christmas bonus. Since a Christmas bonus was something that he had received every year, he assumed this year would be the same and put a deposit down on a swimming pool. …

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I have a confession to make. Sometimes, when I have spare time, I like to imagine some "what ifs" at our church and project what our budget could look like if people tithed. It's more than just a pondering moment; I actually pull the median household income from our city and then calculate the …

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Lawrence Peter Berra was a catcher for the Yankees from 1946-1963. He was deceptively fast behind the plate and feared as a batter. After his illustrious playing career ended, Berra became a successful manager for the Yankees and Mets. While Berra was a 15-time All-Star, a three-time American League …

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Christmas is a time of joy and celebration. Even with all the commercialization, twinkling lights, inflatable yard decorations, artificial trees, endless parties, and Hallmark specials, Christmas remains magical for children and adults alike.  The Ghosts of Christmases Past For those …

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As a kid, I remember laying on the yellow-brown shag carpet in our home as my dad and I watched Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, Happy Hairston, Gail Goodrich, and Jim McMillian lead the Lakers to victory after victory on the TV. I fell in love with the beauty and athleticism of the game of basketball. …

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Owning, operating, and maintaining cars is a never-ending and expensive cycle. Purchasing a new vehicle to avoid repair costs is not a great plan because new cars are expensive and a horrible investment, losing up to 60% of their value within the first five years. Accepting and embracing repairs is …

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