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Some people think the Model A hobby is all about restoring cars, polishing chrome, and debating whether the correct paint color is Ford Maroon #23 or Ford Maroon #24. Those people have clearly never been on a manifold cooking tour, because if they had, they’d know the real joy of owning these cars comes when…
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By Wade Ratzlaff There are few things in life more satisfying than getting your Model A Ford running perfectly. There are also few things more humbling than trying to get it to run perfectly. Take, for instance, the carburetor. That little contraption sits proudly on the side of the engine, quietly deciding whether your car…
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Grace is one of those words that carries incredible depth, yet is often misunderstood or taken for granted. It is simple to say but profound to experience. At its heart, grace is unearned, undeserved favor — a gift freely given, not because of anything we’ve done, but because of love. It is the bridge between…
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In our busy modern world, it is easy to rush through meals without a second thought, treating dinner as just another task to check off the day’s long list of responsibilities. But saying grace before a meal is far more than a quaint old tradition. It is a deeply meaningful act that connects us to…
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