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Change

A memory came rushing to me as I was sitting in church, upon hearing that word whisper in my mind.  I was sixteen years old again and sitting on my parents’ front porch listening to my record player and singing to the song “Hey Jude” by the Beatles.  The boy that I had met the… Continue reading Change

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Celebrate

In the quiet of the evening, as the sky starts to darken, my eyes wander around our house, looking at the results of our many hours (days) of Christmas decorating.  In our family room alone, we have displays of so many special Santas, snowmen, treasured lighted houses, and nativities.  These are collected treasures over the… Continue reading Celebrate

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Pilgrim

       Do you remember the definition of Pilgrim?  Just a reminder – “a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons.”   Can you imagine the necessary planning the pilgrims of long ago must have done, preparing for the long journey to a new and unfamiliar land?   Their goal was… Continue reading Pilgrim

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Pilgrims

Giving thanks during this upcoming month is our traditional focus; and it’s pretty much assumed that we will all experience the visual of that perfect Thanksgiving meal that includes that golden, juicy roasted turkey, stuffing, apple pie and all the trimmings!  I can even smell those familiar aromas escaping from our kitchen. Every year we… Continue reading Pilgrims

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Seek

The word seek wouldn’t necessarily be identified as a positive word.  It would depend on what you are seeking and if you are successful in your discovery.  Is it fame or fortune?  Or maybe you are seeking peace or just want to be loved.   Another thought came to my mind when that word spoke to… Continue reading Seek

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Today

How often do we live in the past or worry about the future?  We tend to ignore the beauty of today – the opportunities of today - the blessings of just today.  I was reminded of this during a telephone conversation with my sister.  She was sharing with me her traditions in the start of… Continue reading Today

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Comforted – Blessed are those that mourn… Continuing on our Lenten journey

Comforted – Like our favorite cozy blanket wrapped around us on a cold winter’s night, (or the warmth of the sun on our face) Jesus is always there to comfort us.  How can we better recognize the comfort He is offering us this Lent?  What I didn’t understand before writing this was why would we… Continue reading Comforted – Blessed are those that mourn… Continuing on our Lenten journey