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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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Swedish Death Cleaning

Now that both of my parents have passed away, my brothers have been “death cleaning.” I know it hasn’t been easy, especially for my youngest brother who has always lived there. They hired an estate sale agent, which made the process easier and hopefully reduced some of the emotional stress. I don’t have many childhood […]

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Slow Living in Christ?

In our busy and hectic world, life is lived in the fast lane. Constant activity is equated with achievement, and feeling overwhelmed by to-do lists is seen as a positive thing. But are these assumptions truly valid? Having a growing list of contacts, profiles, followers and things to do can make us feel accomplished, important […]

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Flip Flops in the Snow

With a tattered sack of belongings slung over his shoulder, we watched as he trudged along, trying in vain to keep his bare feet out of the snow. Miserable, destitute, and in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the huge city, unnoticed – or almost. Unused to such sights it was shocking and […]

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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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I Do Not Like That Proverbs Woman

I have a problem with her (I must confess). The virtuous woman of Proverbs 31. She did everything right and never did anything wrong. She probably thought it was a disgrace to get out of bed later than sunrise. Never a hair out of place. Always kind and never a wrong word. And I’m sure […]