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I just love those catalogs that fill my mailbox unsolicited.  It’s like old-fashioned window shopping, only I don’t have to leave my comfy lounge chair.  Each page tempts me with styles in the season’s newest colors, styles that look fabulous … Continue reading →

You probably remember from Old Testament stories that Rebekah was at a well, when a servant of Abraham, asked her to follow him. She believed the messenger was sent by God and agreed to follow him.  She ends up being introduced … Continue reading →

As I was contemplating my topic for my blog for this week, I ran across this verse and thought it was timely in light of the happenings in our world and especially in our own country with the government shutdown. … Continue reading →

As I sat down to write this blog complaining to God about the lack of rain this year, it was pouring outside. Such a wonderful sound on the roof and splashing off the sidewalk! Thank you, Lord.  Seriously, it has … Continue reading →

Ever hear of Peter Beskendorf? He was Martin Luther’s barber. Evidently Master Peter, as he was called, was well-known and respected in good old Wittenberg. He asked Luther for a simple way to pray for an ordinary person. Luther replied … Continue reading →

I had been reading Trevor Noah’s autobiographical essays entitled Born A Crime.  Noah, a South African comedian, was born five years before the end of the practice of apartheid.  At the time of his birth, it was a crime, punishable … Continue reading →

Waxing nostalgia, I looked at pictures that chronicled our blissful, blessing-filled Hawaii tour of adventures from 1996-1999. I had gotten those dream orders to Pacific Fleet Band, based at Pearl Harbor. Amy was half-way through 2nd grade when we arrived. … Continue reading →

I’m watching our family tree grow.  Sixty years ago, it was just my hubby and me.  Then God blessed us with three children.  It seems just a minute passed, and these three were finding life partners of their own.  The … Continue reading →

Do you see God? I was thinking about Old Testament stories and these came to mind. Remember Moses and the burning bush and the fact that it was not consumed. Moses knew this was God appearing to him. Or as … Continue reading →

I remember in the mid-60’s when I was 9-10 years old practicing a choreographed dance for a talent show with a group of girls. I was struggling with learning the steps and one of the adults working with us told … Continue reading →