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When these folks smile, it's hard not to miss a little "gap" -- see if you can spot each gap owner based on these clues...

1 - Mr. Late Night

2-  Revlon's model

3 - Material Girl

4 - Mad Magazine

5 - Biter Boxer

6 - CSI / Las Vegas

7 - Duets with Dad

8 - Piano-playing Secretary of State

9 - "Candle in the Wind"

10 - Matrix man

When you're ready to see how well you did, email Peggy with your answers!

". . . it was supposed to go my way!"

I got rejected. Not once. Not twice, but seven times! My future was starting to look bleak. One by one, the doors closed and I didn't get a single college acceptance letter that semester. "This is unbelievable," I thought! I was a part of school and church leadership, received a "leader of tomorrow" award, had above-average grades and was otherwise a 'well-rounded' student. Rejected when my friends got into Harvard, Yale and Princeton, I was a mess. How could this be? This was my story . . . it was supposed to my way!

"God ...

Is there someone in your life that is still resisting the Lord?  One of my greatest joys in life is to see men and women, boys and girls come to saving faith in Christ…but one of my greatest pains is when those I know and love continue to reject the Savior who has laid down His life for them.  I am sure there is someone who falls into that category in your life.

We try to love them…we try to be patient with them….we try to reason with them, and still they are obstinate or apathetic or ...

Walking into a department store with my youngest daughter, we witnessed three teenage boys being interrogated by policemen.  Rebecca asked what was happening and I told her it looked like the boys had been doing something they shouldn't have been - maybe shoplifting. She innocently asked, "is it bad to steal if it's something you really need?" 

I had a long shopping list but I knew I had to live in the moment and walk my daughter through a teachable scenario - in 8 year old terms, I explained to her that the ends do not always justify the means ...

Last week was "Louis", so what about these "Lewis" mystery people?

1)  Nine Gold Medal-winning Olympic track star

2)  He was surprised by joy

3)  Alice's creator

4)  Sacajawea's bud

5)  Extremist Black Muslim

6)  Dean's sidekick

7)  British X-Factor hit

8)  "Great Balls of Fire" Hall of Famer

9)  Nobel prize-winning American novelist who created one of Burt Lancaster's biggest roles

10) He played the band auditioner in "Back to the Future" (don't forget--"That's the Power of Love"!)

BONUS:  Make me and Evelyn happy and without Google ... Grammy-winning elegant jazz pianist (and ...

As we reflect on moments of time and begin to transition seasons, Joni has prepared some reflective messages that will both inspire and motivate you to truly seek the Lord in the trying times and in the joyful ones.

Click here to listen to a touching message regarding the terrorist attacks of 9/11 as we reflect this weekend on the live changing events that transpired 10 years ago - and how we can stand resolute against any power of darkness.

And, click here as we transition our thoughts to the joy of the world - Christ and the Christmas season! Joni ...