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Recharged

February 18, 2026 By PastorJWMacFarlane

You’re going to get a charge out of today’s devotional.  This is National Battery Day.  I think we forget how much of our lives are dependent on batteries.  Today, I was changing batteries in the smoke alarm.  My cell phone is powered by a battery.  Flashlights?  Battery.  Television remote?  Battery.  Watch?  Battery.  My vehicle?  It’s… Read More »

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It’s Paczki Time!

February 17, 2026 By PastorJWMacFarlane

Today is a celebration of that which is “holy” and that which is not.  First, let’s consider the “holy” – I say that tongue in cheek!  I know that there will be disagreement over this, especially from the health conscious, but I’m going to go out on the limb anyway.  Today is National Paczki Day.… Read More »

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Hail To The Chief

February 16, 2026 By PastorJWMacFarlane

Originally, February 22nd was established to honor one man.  Then, 83-years later, the day included two men.  Today, it is thought to be a celebration of all the men who have served our nation in a particular capacity.  Today is President’s Day. The first celebration of this day was on February 22nd, 1885 in honor… Read More »

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A Pale Blue Dot

February 15, 2026 By PastorJWMacFarlane

On February 14, 1990, a Family Portrait was taken.  That was the official name of it.  “Launched on September 5, 1977, Voyagers 1 and 2 were charged with exploring the outer reaches of our solar system. It passed by Jupiter in March of 1979 and Saturn the following year. The gaps between the outer planets… Read More »

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Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2026 By PastorJWMacFarlane

We all know what today is, right?  Well, if you are married, you had better know.  This is Valentine’s Day.  It’s okay if you forgot President’s Day, Columbus Day, or Cinco de Mayo but you had better not forget your spouse’s birthday, wedding anniversary, and Valentine’s Day. The origins of this day are a bit… Read More »

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Paraskevidekatriaphobia

February 13, 2026 By PastorJWMacFarlane

Today is a day full of superstition for those with triskaidekaphobia or paraskevidekatriaphobia – the fear of the number 13 or the fear of Friday the 13th, respectively.  For the non-superstitious, we wonder why anyone would panic over this number – or any number for that matter. The answers revolve around misinterpretation of the Bible… Read More »

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Product of Your Past?

February 12, 2026 By PastorJWMacFarlane

Let me tell you a story today about a dysfunctional family and an environment that, according to what the “experts” tell us today, should have produced offspring that were colossal failures through no fault of their own. The dad was an illiterate farmer, poorer than a church mouse, and the lowest on the poverty scale… Read More »

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Forever Guarantee

February 11, 2026 By PastorJWMacFarlane

If you purchase a car, appliance, tool, or even a computer, chances are good that you are going to be offered an extended warranty – a guarantee that if something breaks, it will get fixed for free.  A manufacturer’s warranty is already a part of the purchase, but it only lasts for a short time. … Read More »

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Competitor’s Spirit

February 10, 2026 By PastorJWMacFarlane

Today is the sixth day of the XXV Winter Olympics.  If you’ve watched any of it, you’ve seen athletes compete in curling, women’s ice hockey, snowboarding, figure skating, skiing events, and many more.  This has prompted a few individuals to dig into the Olympics photo-vault to discover some of the best pictures and stories surrounding… Read More »

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Courage

February 9, 2026 By PastorJWMacFarlane

Dr. Mark Rasmussen, VP of West Coast Baptist College, wrote an article that I thought would be good to share after yesterday’s devotional and some of Benjamin Franklin’s comments.  The article appeared on May 17, 2024 on Ministry127.com.  It’s a bit lengthy but worth the read! As you look back over history, the people whom… Read More »

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