Hope for when life is discouraging!

Hope for when life is discouraging!

The Apostle Paul wrote the letter of 1 Thessalonians shortly after arriving in Corinth.   The letter is one of immense relief that the brand-new Christians in Thessalonica are doing ok and standing firm in their faith.    For Paul,…
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“Freaking out” in the “Be still” mug

“Freaking out” in the “Be still” mug

During the month of October I had my little “freaking out” ghost sitting out on my kitchen counter for decoration.     The month of October was incredibly difficult, when it came to caregiving for aging parents.   Incredibly difficult!  …
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Blooming tenaciously!

Blooming tenaciously!

In spite of the setback of having their leaves eaten off by the deer, the hostas are blooming tenaciously!    I find this to be so inspiring!   In life we go through seasons and times when it feels as…
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Selah …

Selah …

“You God are my hiding place;  you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.   "~Selah  [Pause … take a moment …  and think about it].”   - Psalm 32:7
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