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Morning

There should be a golden rule that the word good be added to the beginning of the word morning.  Because every morning is good!  We have another chance to get it right every single day.  My husband and I are determined, again, (and again) to move more during our day.  With the hot summer days… Continue reading Morning

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Gaze

What is the difference between looking or gazing at someone or something?  What causes us to gaze at something?  When I think of gazing, it pulls my thoughts to something of beauty – a sunset, or just my husband sleeping peacefully by my side (snoring or not).   While experiencing the clear night sky, it wouldn’t… Continue reading Gaze

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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

God's creations

Attract – Our on-going thirst for God

Birdwatching is in my blood.  My mom was a voracious bird watcher and the little knowledge I retained, I learned from her.  I remember a particular quiet early morning when the two of us walked along our local railroad tracks.   Carrying our family binoculars, she was in search of some new feathered friends. How excited… Continue reading Attract – Our on-going thirst for God

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Burst! – Finding joy on our journey of faith

Not burst in the sense of a balloon bursting but bursting with joy!  That should be our resolution this year – to burst with joy.  I hate the same New Year’s resolutions that we profess each year.  I vow to lose weight, I resolve to be more patient and kind to others or I promise… Continue reading Burst! – Finding joy on our journey of faith