I can’t help but notice…
Amidst the failure of Lehman brothers, the Merrill Lynch buyout, AIG danger, Bear Stearns; right at the root, here is the common denominator:
The financial titans on Wall Street put all their eggs into a basket of mortgaged-back securities and other complex derivatives that depend on home interest payments for [...]

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Before I post what I shared last Sunday in worship, I feel like I owe a little bit of an explanation about why it’s been so long between postings of messages.
During our corporate fast this summer, our big goal was to set aside normal patterns and habits to really hear the voice of the Spirit. [...]

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It’s a big day at the Koskela household…

My bride has her first day with students at her new job, as an educational aide at the alternative high school.

Aubrey starts 1st grade, going all day for the first time.

Hayley starts middle school, switching classes for the first time.

And Talli begins the high school journey.
I’m sure I’m [...]

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