Published November 1st, 2013 by

After my speaking engagements, a committee member generally offers a public word of thanks. This last one caught me by surprise, and even caused my eyes to tear up. You…

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Published November 1st, 2013 by

At times like these I sometimes regret my promise. “Yes, unlimited babysitting whenever you need it.”  It was one of my children, asking for a babysitter (me!) to get to…

Read More Just Call on Me

Published October 30th, 2013 by

So people dress up in weird and wonderful outfits today and go after candy. I doubt any of us dress as we really are. Jesus was the exception.  Mightily offended,…

Read More What Costume Are You Wearing?

Published October 30th, 2013 by

If you chop brussel sprouts up finely enough, children will think they are eating cabbage salad.  If you puree cauliflower, it will pass for mashed potatoes That’s a great way…

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Published October 23rd, 2013 by

Author and speaker, Sheila Wray Gregoire says that success is simply using what God has given you. What spiritual gift did God give you? How has He confirmed this to…

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Published October 23rd, 2013 by

I just took a stroll around my back yard and discovered that someone stole almost all my rhubarb plants. Now really, why on earth do that when the earth abounds…

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Published October 23rd, 2013 by

The ad said, “Add life to wherever you live” and I began to wonder if I actually did that. Sure I can refresh my home by tossing a few new…

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Published October 23rd, 2013 by

I happened to look in one of those magnifying make-up mirrors a few days ago and it scared me half to death. Whew. Where did those lines and wrinkles come…

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Published October 23rd, 2013 by

Where I live, the government pays for our yearly flu shots but many people refuse to take advantage of them. That’s sad, especially when it is thought that as many…

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Published October 23rd, 2013 by

The prayer rails were set in a square in the center of our church sanctuary, while the chairs sat in matching rows around the outside. Church was very different today.…

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