A dear friend, whom Joe discipled, made for us the crown of thorns you see in this picture. I tenderly take it out from storage each Easter. Tenderly, because it is very sharp and very difficult to handle without getting scratched or poked. Our friend had to use great caution as he weaved this crown […]
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These flowers were given to my daughter by her boyfriend. Did she love the gesture or tell him never to do that again because it’s not practical and a waste of money? She responded like most women do! She loved it! Years ago my mom repeatedly said to my dad and us kids, “I’d rather
Giving Flowers – A Good Practice or Not Practical? (Read in <2.5 minutes) Read More »
People tend to give us their advice and a piece of their mind even if we don’t ask for it. Whether we ask for advice or counsel or it’s simply given to us without a request, we might do well to follow some guidelines to seek and know if what we’re hearing is wise counsel
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I don’t often mention people by the color of their skin or ethnicity, but because I didn’t know (two of) these people to call them by name, and because of what I’m about to share, I will be doing both. Just yesterday this white girl (me) was in line at a local discount store. At
Black/White/Indian: COULD WE ALL JUST GET ALONG? Read More »
We’re so good at putting a spin on sin, that we almost don’t think we sin or that there is even such a thing anymore! The word sin is seldom used. We might hear someone say, “I made a mistake,” or “I wasn’t thinking when I did that,” or the all too famous,
THE SPIN ON SIN – (WOW! Write on Wednesday is back! Read in <3.5 min.) Read More »
Behind every Disagreement Argument Mean spirited word or action Abuse Murder are maybe 5-10 things that COULD have been changed if we were to trace it back and TAKE IT BACK to make a new and different decision along the way. We watch the news, our families and friends, and things happening in our work
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As a little girl I remember RIBBON CANDY setting on a corner table at Christmas. It was Grandpa’s table; not fancy table; not really great of wood, but I remember viewing it at eye level and admiring the candy. It wasn’t just the candy. It was the people. I remember the kitchen being busy with
What We “Take” After our Parents Die – None of the STUFF Matters Read More »
“If I win a million dollars I’ll give more to my church.” “If I get that raise, I’ll treat “so and so” to dinner.” “If I could get a day off, I’d try to spend some time with my folks.” No You Wouldn’t. And probably I won’t either. Here’s why: If we’re not GENEROUS now,
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I don’t alphabetize my soups in the pantry nor does the house have to be in perfect order (if you saw the layer(s) of dust on my furniture, you’d see I’m not OCD.) But with this disclaimer being said, I do like my ducks in a row. I like to
I Like my Ducks in a Row, but…. Read More »
Forget… ….how Halloween originated (most people don’t know; the ones who do don’t seem to really care; and the ones who do know and really hate it make it known.) .….the candy (most of us say we love that part). …..costumes: most people just like dressing (and acting) differently than which (or is that witch?)