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Ego-Work It!

“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” — 1 Corinthians 15:58 Once … Continue reading

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Mémé’s Memory Quilt

“However, take care and be earnestly on your guard not to forget the things which your own eyes have seen, nor let them slip from your memory as long as you live, but teach them to your children, and to … Continue reading

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A Life of Many Colors

  “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4 Over the last year, there have been many changes in my life.  Last Christmas, I did not anticipate these changes.  Sometimes God nudges us, lifting us … Continue reading

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Lord, You Light Up My Life — Literally!

“There an angel of the Lord appeared to him in fire flaming out of a bush . . .” — Exodus 3:2 My husband and daughters seem to get a kick out of remembering otherwise fun events by the one … Continue reading

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M-O-M turned upside down is W-O-W!

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 Being a mother and raising a child is an awe-inspiring, 20-year adventure.  No other commitment in life requires more enduring patience, … Continue reading

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Midwinter Blues . . .

. . . and greens, pinks, yellows, teals, grays, violets, burgundies . . . . and so many more! “You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky; why do you not know how to interpret the … Continue reading

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An Empty Nester’s Selective Recall

“When a woman is in labor, she is in anguish because her hour has arrived; but when she has given birth to a child, she no longer remembers the pain because of her joy that a child has been born … Continue reading

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My God Phase

“Behind me and before, you hem me in and rest your hand upon me.  Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; to lofty for me to attain!” –Psalm 139:5-6 I go through different phases.  Sometimes, I get in a clean-out everything phase.  … Continue reading

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