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Why Am I Here?

That’s a question I often ask myself.  Not ‘Why am I here on this earth?” No, that question was answered years ago, many years ago at this point, when Christ entered my heart.  I was created because He wanted me to be. Just as He wanted you and  every piece of creation. He loved us […]

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Never an Orphan

Growing up, I thought I was an orphan, unwanted and abandoned by my “real” family. I imagine many kids have such thoughts, possibly influenced by books or movies. But in my case, these thoughts came from my own family and friends. “Is Sheila adopted?” family friends would ask. “She doesn’t look like anyone in the […]

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Simon Peter and Why We Love Him

Simon Peter, how can we not love him? Delightful in his spontaneity. Lovable in his gregariousness. Transparent and enthusiastic. Quick to act, and react. So sure of himself, yet at times timid and even cowardly. There is something genuine and endearing about Peter and his ways.  Simon Peter, with his transparent humanity, is the disciple with whom […]

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I Asked AI, With Interesting Results

They want us to believe that AI can do just about anything we ask of it. We’re starting to see it on more and more platforms, such as Canva, Pixabay, and WordPress. Intrigued by this phenomenon, I started experimenting to see how AI would depict me or describe my life, interests, and beliefs. AI has […]

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If I Could Live Life Over {My ABC Bucket List}

It’s not possible, and it’s a good thing it’s not. But if I could go back and live my life over again, there are so many things I would change. I would strive to… 🪞 A – Accept myself for who I am. 🥹 B – Be more patient. 🕊️ C – Cultivate more peace. […]

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Things Are Not Always What They Seem

Doctors sometimes ask their patients, especially older patients, to take cognitive tests. Or a patient who is concerned about his or her own memory, may even ask to take the test. An inability to remember facts or solve problems could indicate memory loss or dementia. When things are not as they seem This was the […]