Author Archives: Rick Vale



Rick Vale

DOG TAGS
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT, THE CHURCH

DOG TAGS

In 2013 my parents passed away within months of each other.  Being an only child (which was wonderful, by the way) I had the task of going through things when...

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September 16, 2020
3-D JESUS
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT, THE CHURCH

3-D JESUS

When people think of my “home state”, Washington, (especially those NOT from Washington) more than likely the iconic image of tall evergreen trees, mountains, the Puget Sound and the bustle...

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September 09, 2020
GOLDEN SCARS
ENCOURAGEMENT

GOLDEN SCARS

Our home is sometimes like a beautiful “storage room”, we have a lot of stuff.  The thing is, I can point to each item of mine and tell you the...

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September 02, 2020
IN HIS NAME
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

IN HIS NAME

In these last few months of political campaigns, I’ve noticed that God’s name gets thrown around a lot, as endorsing or condemning persons or issues.  God’s name gets used to...

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August 19, 2020
BEHAVE
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT, THE CHURCH

BEHAVE

One day, when I was out for a neighborhood walk, I noticed two boys and an adult walking along the street.  One of the young boys had a bike which...

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August 05, 2020
RICHARD
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

RICHARD

On June 26, 1483 King Richard III became the King of England…only to die in a battle over that same throne some 2 years later, ending the famous “War of...

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July 28, 2020
SHOOT FOR THE MOON
ENCOURAGEMENT

SHOOT FOR THE MOON

It’s difficult to believe tht 51 years ago (July 20th) Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, the first to do so?  I remember where I was, I was staring at...

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July 22, 2020
SALT
ENCOURAGEMENT, THE CHURCH

SALT

One of the best things about bacon (and my other addictions: popcorn, Fritos, and crackers) is salt.  You can keep your sugar…even chocolate does not have the same appeal as...

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July 15, 2020
TELL YOUR STORY
ENCOURAGEMENT, THE CHURCH

TELL YOUR STORY

Usually, during this last holiday weekend, I perform with the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra (the “big band” I’ve been singing with since 2000) one July, at a private event in a...

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July 07, 2020