Duane Miller
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Proclaiming HopeI must confess that I never really enjoyed the fairy tale “Hansel and Gretel” when I was a kid. It’s the story of two children, abandoned by their destitute parents in the forest, who stumble upon a wonderful cottage made of cakes, cookies, and all types of sweet treats. But this is a trap set […]
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In God’s LapRunners to the mark … get set … BANG! And you are off and running in the annual holiday marathon. The winner will be determined on January 2, based on who has • Accumulated the most points for the best decorations on their block; • Attended the most holiday events; • Hosted killer parties; and […]
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Cutting Through The Fog of MinistryI woke up knowing that it was going to be the hardest day of our trip, but I didn’t know how hard it was going to be. As I crawled out of my tent to rouse the rest of the group, I found myself enveloped in a cloud—the thickest fog I had ever seen. The […]
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Canoeing and Crisis ManagementIt was a warm, clear night illuminated by a full moon. A stiff breeze kept the mosquitoes away as we relaxed by the campfire. I was leading a group of teenagers on a canoe trip in the wilderness of Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada. As we sat drinking in the beauty of that moment […]