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Grace

This is scary.  So many times, this word comes to mind, but I’m never quite sure how to put something down on paper.  Today, the word grace whispered to me, but I, again, chose to file the word for another time.  Then, I went to do the scripture readings for the day.  What was today’s… Continue reading Grace

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Amazing

The first visual I picture in my mind is fireworks.  I love fireworks!  Even as a child I can recall going to the 4th of July parade in our small town, watching the stream of local marching bands, fire trucks and other entertainment stroll down Main Street.  Then, once the sun went down, we were… Continue reading Amazing

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Welcome

If you recall the saying, “If you looked in the dictionary under the word  … there would be a picture of …., what would your answer be if you inserted the word welcome?   My choice would be "my mother-in-law."  She welcomed everyone! When she was with friends and family (and strangers too), she took that… Continue reading Welcome

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Picnic

I apologize.  It really is the word that spoke to me this morning.  It’s not a positive word on the surface, although most picnics that we’ve experienced hold some great memories and fun.  But to connect picnics and Jesus?  I think this may be my biggest challenge.  I do recall a memory of one of… Continue reading Picnic