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Lights at Christmas
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.“ ~ Matthew 5:16 Don't you just love lights? I know I sure do. I love the way a soft light at night in a few rooms throughout the house lights the pathway in the...
Demolition
I can't believe that one week from today is Thanksgiving. The last ten weeks have been a complete blur. On September 8th, we discovered a major leak between the two bathroom walls at our home that required tearing out both bathrooms. I have never lived in a house...
Be Healed by Serving Others
My husband had moved to heaven about six months, and I was stuck deep in grief. I missed him so much. We were experiencing so many of the first without him, first birthday, first Thanksgiving, first Christmas… I told myself if I could get through the first year, I...
“Wow!” Walks with God
"Wow!" Walks with God Wow! What a majestic, glorious, beautiful God. The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy. (NIV) Psalm 65:8 It is that time of year when we wake up to crisp, fresh...
Trust God
Hello friends: In my last blog, I talked about my dad, whom I thought was the greatest man that ever lived. Not because he was strong, good-looking, or smart (because he was), but because of the man of God he had become in his life. I talked about how he quit his job...
Whose am I?
Our culture is very interested in the journey of discovering individual identity. Personality tests, dream assessments, and even online spiritual quizzes are available everywhere you look. It seems like everyone is searching for something to tell them who they are,...
First Priority
Every Friday morning at the school where I teach, we have a bible study for students before school. Some of the teachers usually go. I am one of those teachers. This past Friday, I was behind on work, stressing about getting everything done, when one of my fellow...
So Good
Friends, fellowship, family, and faith; oh my, they are so good! My calendar for October is full. Notes dot the schedule page with appointments, time with friends, high school reunions, birthdays, and more! Autumn is a lovely season. With the subtle beginnings of...
Oh, My Love, Your Journey Has Just Begun
Oh, My Love, Your Journey Has Just Begun She is swimming in the baptistery, yes, swimming. My sweet Ed had made the biggest decision she would ever make in her life, and she was swimming and turning happy tears into laughing out loud. I sat in the front row,...
What’s IN your cup?
Like many people in America, various glasses and cups fill my cabinet. Some were gifts; I purchased others on vacation or trips. Most I bought because I liked how they look, are designed, or feel in my hand. Half Full or Half Empty People often refer to one's attitude...
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