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James Schaap

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December 26, 1862

The State of Minnesota wants a half-section of land in Murray County to become once again what it was 200 years ago, when only Dakota

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Wiltz, Christmas 1944

There was a lull. No one would have said the sudden silence was anywhere near the peace-on-earth promise of Christmas, and while it would have

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Podcast

“Testimony” by James C. Schaap

On the second episode of the holiday special by James C. Schaap, author and retired English professor, James shares “Testimony.” Today, an arrogant artist who

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Mysteries

The church was packed. Mom would have liked that. And all five “first ladies” were in attendance–she would have liked that too. She would have

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Rose the interpreter

Before we get started, let’s clear the air: people in the know on such things claim the only liar more gifted in deceit than James

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Things we carry

I’m working away on something, when Alexa offers me “I Dream of Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair,” ancient Americana penned by Stephen Foster, no

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