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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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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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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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Like –

Is there a difference between the word like vs. the word love?  I’m sure you’re nodding your head - of course there is!  I think loving someone would be a part of a deeper and committed relationship.  You don’t just call them on the phone or spend time with them out of obligation.  No matter… Continue reading Like –

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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

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Spirit – A fresh look at the Beatitudes during this season of Lent.

I was captivated while watching the movie, “The Chosen”, an inspiring series of Jesus’ life from the start of his ministry.  One of the most moving parts for me was the last episode of Season 2.  Jesus is preparing to give his most important Sermon on the Mount and practices his speech by reading it… Continue reading Spirit – A fresh look at the Beatitudes during this season of Lent.

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Steps – During this season of Lent, let’s recall what steps Jesus took for us, by taking the steps to follow Him more closely.

I remember the first time my husband and I decided, in an attempt to save money, to lay our own flooring in our last home.  When anyone attempts to begin a project like that, we know how important it is to just follow all the steps.  You don’t get to a quality finished project by… Continue reading Steps – During this season of Lent, let’s recall what steps Jesus took for us, by taking the steps to follow Him more closely.