…grow fonder. That’s a popular saying, which as a youngster seemed more like a way too small bandaid for such a big wound to the heart. We said goodbye a lot. And it hurt! Even though it can sound like a platitude in the most tender moments, I have found it to be a true … Continue reading Absence makes the heart…
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What needs to be replaced?
Pondering thoughts take me to my Bible in book form, black ink on white pages. My thoughts move toward the words of Isaiah, and my fingers flip through familiar pages. God will replace ashes with a crown of beauty. And what else? What else does God promise to replace for His children who cry out … Continue reading What needs to be replaced?
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There was this moment…
Dear friend, Yesterday, in a momentary conversation, I learned about a Pacific hurricane by the name of Hilary. We’re now watching and preparing. It could drop a year’s worth of rain in 24-48 hours. In the desert that’s likely to cause flooding. Please pray for us. In all the years I lived in Florida, I … Continue reading There was this moment…
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Goodbye
“Goodbye, Nolie. Goodbye, Buddy.”Whispers in his ear, “You are a good dog!” Tears dripping on his beard, I try to speak, “Thank you for walking innumerable miles at my side. Thank you for protecting me from everything that smelled of harm.” One last paw at my hand to stroke his neck, “You can go now. … Continue reading Goodbye
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Decide
Happy Friday, everyone! It’s time to ponder the new writing prompt from Kate, set the timer for 5 minutes, and type. Thank you for reading my words, liking and commenting, and finally, for sharing my post. I appreciate your encouragement. Read my whole post by clicking here. ~~~~~ Immediately, two scripture verses pop to the … Continue reading Decide
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Owe
I owe.I owe.So off to work I go… Have you ever heard that little ditty or muttered it as you ran out the door hoping for favor with green traffic lights all the way? In America, we have generations who have been weaned on plastic. I can remember the jolt of reality when my children … Continue reading Owe
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“Expect nothing. Appreciate everything!” Randy Brittain 2020. Yeah, I know. But some good things were mined from that dark and chaotic time in history. This quote printed on a coffee mug is one of them. We ventured out to do a little shopping amongst the masked and unmasked. It was a time when some of … Continue reading Page 5
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