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NO HEADPHONE AND THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH
NO HEADPHONE AND THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH

It’s coming Friday, and I know it’s going to be a challenge. There is no way around it…things are going to have to change. Going back to my first Sony Sports Walkman…

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GRIST FOR THE MILLLamar C. OliverSeptember 13, 2016Comment
MICHAEL PHELPS' 200M BUTTERFLY AND DISCIPLESHIP
MICHAEL PHELPS' 200M BUTTERFLY AND DISCIPLESHIP

Watching Michael Phelps win the 200 Butterfly late last night I’ll never forget, and not because it was his 20th gold medal. I am used to seeing him win…

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GRIST FOR THE MILLLamar OliverAugust 10, 2016Comment
RATHER THAN MOCK, MAYBE WE SHOULD ASK WHY...
RATHER THAN MOCK, MAYBE WE SHOULD ASK WHY...

I JUST HAD TO LAUGH earlier this week when I saw this message on my phone as I tracked a package at FedEx. Truly meant as a tool to help…

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GRIST FOR THE MILLLamar C. OliverJuly 26, 2016Comment
IF ONLY PHOTOSHOP WAS AN OPTION
IF ONLY PHOTOSHOP WAS AN OPTION

However, on the flight home the next day, as I looked at the picture more, I realized that in my desire to capture that upon which I was most focused, I missed…

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GRIST FOR THE MILLLamar C. OliverJune 6, 2016Comment
WHEN YOUR PASTOR FAILS YOU
WHEN YOUR PASTOR FAILS YOU

There are certain people in our lives for whom we have, or should have, high expectations. Parents, teachers, close friends, siblings…you know who these people are in your life. For me…

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Lamar C. OliverMay 25, 2016Comment
PLAYOFF HOCKEY AND PENTECOST
PLAYOFF HOCKEY AND PENTECOST

Just like that, it was over. After six hard-fought games, including three games that went to overtime, one shot and it was all over. Six minutes and thirty-two seconds…

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GRIST FOR THE MILLLamar C. OliverMay 11, 2016Comment
MOTHER'S DAY REFLECTIONS 2016
MOTHER'S DAY REFLECTIONS 2016

Some may think that it would change this year because it’s Erin’s ‘First Mother’s Day.’ As much as we are looking forward to celebrating…

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GRIST FOR THE MILLLamar C. OliverMay 5, 2016Comment
SUPER BOWL POST-GAME POINTS TO ASH WEDNESDAY
SUPER BOWL POST-GAME POINTS TO ASH WEDNESDAY

All of us are going to be faced with the reality of our own mortality and sinful nature – let us make sure that we are prepared for times such as these through a proper observance of the Lenten season, starting this Wednesday!

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GRIST FOR THE MILLLamar OliverFebruary 8, 2016Comment
I'VE HAD ENOUGH...I'M HIGHLY OFFENDED
I'VE HAD ENOUGH...I'M HIGHLY OFFENDED

When we change everything we do because a group that, quite simply, the world’s leadership has not contained or dealt with effectively, then they win. As for me, I’m not in the mood to give these punks the satisfaction they’ve won.

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GRIST FOR THE MILLLamar C. OliverNovember 14, 2015Comment
WHAT 'DEUCE' TAUGHT ME ABOUT BEING FAITHFUL
WHAT 'DEUCE' TAUGHT ME ABOUT BEING FAITHFUL

He took the time to tell us stories, give us tips, and introduce us to people all over the place. “Hey kid, meet ____________.”

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GRIST FOR THE MILLLamar C. OliverAugust 21, 2015Comment
THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, A WOMAN, A WELL, AND REDEMPTION
THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, A WOMAN, A WELL, AND REDEMPTION

[W]hile each of these children is turning a new page in their lives, it’s not only a day of new beginnings, but it’s a day of redemption.

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GRIST FOR THE MILLLamar C. OliverAugust 12, 2015Comment
IT'S JUST A SHOE...RIGHT?
IT'S JUST A SHOE...RIGHT?

[A]s much as I may not want it to be the case, this will not be the last time that it occurs – although I was expecting it to happen AFTER Baby Girl Oliver comes in October and is mobile.

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GRIST FOR THE MILLLamar OliverAugust 5, 2015Comment
WORDS FROM 54,929 DAYS AGO AS RELEVANT AS EVER
WORDS FROM 54,929 DAYS AGO AS RELEVANT AS EVER

I have strong opinions (shocker, I know) about many people who make the news in our society, but even those with whom I have the STRONGEST disagreement I know I would enjoy getting to know and visit with on a personal level.

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GRIST FOR THE MILLLamar C. OliverJuly 24, 2015
THE LAST SENTENCE'S CENTRALITY TO INDEPENDENCE DAY
THE LAST SENTENCE'S CENTRALITY TO INDEPENDENCE DAY

I wonder what our society would look like if we, like the men who signed the this declaration, pledged “…to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor?”

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GRIST FOR THE MILLLamar C. OliverJuly 4, 2015Comment
I'M ANGRY...BUT NOT FOR LONG (I PRAY)
I'M ANGRY...BUT NOT FOR LONG (I PRAY)

I am angry because there are many that think that if we pass certain laws, we can prevent these kind of things from happening. If only we find the right penalty, or some other preventative measure…

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GRIST FOR THE MILLLamar C. OliverJune 18, 2015Comment
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