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Water your own grass
“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18. “I am calling you to a life of thankfulness. I want all your moments to be punctuated with thanksgiving” — Jesus … Continue reading
Posted in Family, friends, Joy, Life is Good (mind), Writing
Tagged blessings, Jesus Calling, Sarah Young, thankfulness, Thessalonians
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Time to withdraw?
“Life’s roughest storms prove the strength of our anchors.” Going through a rough patch right now? Possibly your creativity has all but stopped. Maybe life seems unfair as you battle depression, a job loss, or rejections from numerous publications? Has … Continue reading
Posted in Family, friends, God, Life is Precious (soul), Peace, Wisdom, Writing
Tagged anchor, depression, prayer, rejection, storm
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Comfort one another
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, friends, God, Joy, Life is fragile (body), Love, Writing
Tagged comfort, compassion, Corinthians, depression, encouragement, rejection, sorrow, writers group
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Red Door
Moss covered walls Adorn stone blocks Brightly painted door opens wide Beckoning “Come inside” Who knows where The passageway might lead Palm tree laden down Carries fruit of the vine Hovering over inviting arch Will you risk walking in? To … Continue reading
Posted in friends, Joy, Life is Good (mind), Peace
Tagged adventure, Golden Rock Plantation, Nevis, risk
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Friendships & books
There are no faster or firmer friendships than those formed between people who love the same books. Irving Stone The author of The Agony and the Ecstasy, born in 1903.
Posted in friends, Life is Good (mind), Reading
Tagged books, Irving Stone, The Agony and the Ecstasy
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From tears of sorrow to tears of joy
I began the day in tears thinking about missing my own dear Mom. One word that described my mother would be “Encourager.” My Mom was my biggest cheerleader. If she only knew how far I’ve come along with my dream … Continue reading
Posted in Family, friends, God, Holidays, Joy, Life is Good (mind), Mother's Day, Motorcycles
Tagged church, encourage, Isaiah, Long Lake Park, Minnesota, Mom, praise, Sing to the King, tears
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Friend, we need each other!
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17) This quote has always intrigued me. Just what does iron have to do with people and friendships? So I did a little checking on the subject matter … Continue reading
The Language of Flowers review
The Language of Flowers, by Vanessa Diffenbaugh This story shows the complexity and brokenness of human nature through the eyes of a young girl. Victoria was abandoned at birth by her mother. She never knew her mother or her father. … Continue reading