Easter Traditions
When I was a child, Easter was represented by a new outfit, including a fancy dress, shoes and hat. My sisters and I would get dressed up and pose for…
Read More Speculation
According to Webster’s dictionary speculation means to review something idly or casually and often inconclusively. My definition is; filling in the blanks when you don’t have all the facts. Lately,…
Read More Don’t Let Bitterness Take Root
While babysitting this week, I read my daughter-in-laws notes she had written during the Sunday message at her church. The sentence that caught my attention was, “Life is hard, people…
Read More Endurance and Unity
Torn by conflict among some of my Christian friends I wondered how I could survive my confusion over it in my spiritual life. I found help in Romans 15: 4-5,…
Read More Time for Tea
One Sunday I was busy cleaning up the dining hall following coffee hour after church. A lady came in who I did not recognize. She looked lost and a little…
Read More Shattered Gift
Robin admired the intricate and colorful design in my hand-made Italian plate. It had been a gift to me from my former boss following her trip to her husband’s homeland.…
Read More Mystery Cat
In that foggy area between sleep and consciousness I felt a light thump at the foot of the bed followed by the soft pressure of paws gently walking across my…
Read More Valentine’s Day
Tomorrow is the day of romance known as Valentine’s Day. But is it really a day for romance or is it a day for love? The widely accepted story of…
Read More Guest Blog
This is from my friend, Lynn Hare’s blog site. I wanted to share her views on toxic thoughts can damage more than our emotions. She graciously allowed me to reprint…
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