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Grace
I shared a post from The Colson center the other day. It was about the Equality Act and what it will mean for Christians. It wasn’t meant as an attack against anyone – just a safeguard for those who share … Continue reading
Posted in care, encouragement, Five Minute Friday, God, grace, love, observations, relationships, sermon, spirituality, things that matter
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Lead with Love
I don’t remember mom and dad talking to us about a lot of serious things. Maybe they talked to my siblings – but I just don’t remember them talking to me about things like racism, worldview, the Bible, or even … Continue reading
Posted in care, children, encouragement, God, grace, life & love, Memories, motherhood, observations, parenting, prayer, relationships, things that matter, thinking, wisdom, words for the week
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Donald Trump et al
I don’t usually like to post about politics. But I am going to make an exception today, primarily on the Republican Party, but politics on both sides of the aisle this election cycle. There is an ugly mood out there. … Continue reading
Posted in family, observations, Politics, relationships, things that matter
Tagged communication, DPchallenge, family, Life, observations, politics, Politics, relationships, things that matter
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In the Blink of an Eye — Westward Ho … 1
Happy is the husband of a good wife; the number of his days will be doubled. A loyal wife brings joy to her husband, and he will complete his years in peace. A good wife is a great blessing; she … Continue reading
Posted in Blink of an Eye, family, love, marriage, Memories, observations, relationships
Tagged anecdotes, Blink of an Eye, DPchallenge, Faith, family, Illinois, Life, love, marriage, Memories, observations, relationships
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Trinity Sunday
Sunday, our pastor offered a challenge. I’m going to extend it here. Sunday was Trinity Sunday. Most Christians are Trinitarians — believers in God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit — or at least they say they are. The reality … Continue reading
Posted in observations, relationships, sermon, Trinity
Tagged DPchallenge, Faith, faith, God, observations, relationships, sermon, Trinity
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Five Minute Friday — Blue
It’s Five Minute Friday time. A couple of hundred of us get together at Kate’s place (http://katemotaung.com/2015/05/28/five-minute-friday-blue-plus-a-special-video-message-from-the-fmf-retreat-planning-committee/)and write for five minutes on a specific prompt. It’s an exercise that keeps us sharp and broadens of network. And — for the … Continue reading
Posted in colors, Five Minute Friday, observations, relationships
Tagged colors, DPchallenge, five minute Friday, observations, relationships
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I Feel Safe
I don’t watch a lot of television or movies. In fact, most of the time — unless it’s football — it’s on for background. The grandkids, on the other hand, like the action shows, including the NCIS series, Hawaii Five-O, … Continue reading
Posted in family, observations, television
Tagged action, Criminal Minds, DPchallenge, family, humor, Humor, Jack Bauer, Movies, movies, NCIS series, observations, television
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Five Minute Friday — Real
It’s Friday, so it’s time to join the group at Kate’s place (http://katemotaung.com/2015/03/19/five-minute-friday-real-a-video-interview/) for Five Minute Friday. Here, we shun convention and write with {sometimes reckless} abandon for five minutes {or so} on a particular prompt word. It’s an exercise … Continue reading
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Tagged DPchallenge, Faith, fiction, five minute Friday, Kate’s place, life, observations, reality, relationships, Ronald Reagan, video games
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The Light 