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WWJD? WWYD?

As I’ve done before, I thought I would share my words from the other side of the pulpit at West Fayette Presbyterian Church. May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, … Continue reading

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The Gospel According to Luke

I like to share what I shared in the pulpit today. Here it is … May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Over the … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Heal

It’s time for Five Minute Friday, the weekly timed keyword-themed writing challenge hosted by Kate Motaung. Her words — and those of the others who congregate around the virtual table to share — are at http://katemotaung.com/2016/09/08/five-minute-friday-heal/. I encourage you to read … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Path

Happy Saturday! Time for this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. Even though I’m typically a day late, I cherish this exercise. It’s give me a chance to shut off the world and focus on a specific word prompt. It … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Loyalty

Happy Five Minute Friday time. The assignment this week was, quite frankly, challenging. The FMF prompt was LOYALTY, which should be easy peasy. But my mind kept wandering off in different directions {that’s why I call them free range thoughts} … Continue reading

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A Special Birthday Present

Yesterday was my birthday. I celebrated it quietly and alone {not complaining}. I puttered around the Internet {including writing yesterday’s Five Minute Friday post}, caught up on the last few episodes of How To Get Away With Murder {interesting cliff … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Team

Happy Saturday! Time for my Five Minute Friday contribution. Check out the amazing five minutes takes at Kate’s place (http://katemotaung.com/2016/08/18/five-minute-friday-team/) by our special community of writers. This week’s prompt is TEAM. The timer is set, so it’s time to GO … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Lift

Happy Saturday. Time for Five Minute Friday thoughts. When I heard the prompt, I knew exactly where I wanted to go. I couldn’t wait to join my fellow writers at Kate’s place (http://katemotaung.com/2016/08/11/five-minute-friday-lift/). But … Things sometimes go awry. At … Continue reading

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DBT Class of ’65

Don Bosco Tech. Class of 1965. We must have been the greatest overachievers in the school’s history or the biggest procrastinating slackards who ever lived. Yes, the Class of 1965. Fifty-one years ago. We were too busy to celebrate our … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Happy

Well, it’s Saturday and time to settle in my fellow bloggers at Kate’s place (http://katemotaung.com/2016/08/04/five-minute-friday-happy-celebrating-two-years-hosting-fmf-with-a-special-guest-and-a-giveaway/). You know, it’s where we go to ferret out our thoughts on a specific prompt word in just five minutes. It’s amazing what comes out … Continue reading

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