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Italian Towns: A Journey Into the Past
Walking through Italian villages is like a journey into the past. Another time, another way of life. Everything speaks of times gone by. From narrow cobbled streets, to ancient buildings. The ever-present scent of wood smoke fills the air, transporting the mind to slower days. When whole families gathered round the fire for warmth, chestnuts roasting…
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You Can Do it Mom
My children are grown and gone. I now have adult grandchildren. And yet, that voice that so many mothers know so well accuses me. It’s the voice that shouts, “You weren’t a good mom, and you still aren’t.” In my recent reading on parenting, one theme came through loud and clear. And for me, the following…
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God’s Love In a Kitten – Part One
“Ooooh, she brought it out just so we could see it!” my little grandson cried, promptly bursting into tears. And at first I thought, “Oh how sweet!” But I think he was right! That cat had been theirs for a few months before they had to move away and leave it with neighbors. But in…
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But What About the Memories?
Imagine coming home from the store to find your house leveled! That’s just what happened to one Michigan couple. A demolition crew had been given the wrong address, and all that was left of a grandmother’s old home was a cement slab. But the amazing thing was their attitude! No anger, just a calm shrug of…
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The Wise Woman with a Stone
If you could leave behind only one thing what would it be? Wealth and possessions? Family heirlooms? For me those aren’t even in the running. Not only because I have few such things to leave behind. But above all, I hope to leave a lasting legacy. Leaving a legacy I may not be remembered for…
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2020: an Ebenezer Year to Remember
For several years, I kept two homemade placards on our entry mirror. They read Ebenezer and Jehovah-Jireh. Two powerful words from Scripture, that mean “stone of help” and “Yahweh will provide.” In other words, the Lord has helped us so far – and He will continue to do so. Now as the year 2020 draws…