Aaron Plaat

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We often speak of resurrection with such callousness that we forget the significance of its occurrence 2,000 years ago. We also isolate this act to the past, thus preventing the beauty of it to be seen in our daily lives. Every single day, resurrection occurs. Whether it is the new leaves on a tree or […]

Over time, I’m coming to discover that I’ve become less concerned about what it is that others think over the fact that I disagree with them. A more gentle version of this statement would go something along the lines of: “As I’ve grown older, I’ve realized that people are unique individuals, with the uniqueness of […]

Does the suit wear the man, or does the man wear the suit? I’ve always been a big fan of this statement, as it’s reflective of many elements of our society that cannot be duplicated simply by appearance. Posture does not provide the strong look of a confident individual. A sharply-tied knot does not create […]

In the Bible, we are told a foolish man is one that does not first consider the cost of building a great structure prior to beginning construction. What man builds a tower without first counting the cost? This verse has stuck out to me on many occasions, as there have been many proverbial towers to […]

The occupation of living uprightly is not a part-time position, nor one to be taken lightly. Warriors never lose their fighting mindset. Rather, they take it with them into every element of their life; fighting to the death for their beliefs, values, and loved ones. Yesterday, I had an encounter that taught me an incredibly […]

Failure overcomes many. Victory is achieved by few. Dear Dad, It’s been awhile since I’ve written you. There have been so many things happening recently that it’s been tough to stay in touch with those I love the most. How are you doing? Well, I suppose that’s a silly question to ask because I know […]

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