Is God’s Arm Too Short?
Disease comes in all shapes and sizes, long or protracted, mental or physical; one impacting the other until they often meld into one disease state. My cousin has watched her son sink deep into the
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In the Midst of the Mist.
As I began my walk the sun was desperately trying to come out but was no match for the fog that had begun to roll in. When I walked around the lake, the steam
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A King Kong Kind of Fear
As I prepare for the mornings event, dread takes over my movements so they are slow and deliberate as if I can slow down time with slow motion. Fear grips my body like King Kong
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“Yes” or “No”
I have been spending some time thinking about priorities. Where do I spend my time, my money, my thoughts, and my prayers? These questions come to me periodically, at times when I find balancing life
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Christmas Eve Dinner Plus One: The Christmas Gift
Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, To crown us with the joy of heaven. ~Martin Luther There was the usual
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Showing the Way
Fun fact: Dogs’ hair may turn white as they age, especially around the eyes and muzzle. Heidi came into our lives as an abused, frightened Miniature Dachshund who had been born, raised, and used as
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Vanity and a Toilet Toupee!
And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. – Matthew 6:28 My mother had cancer and underwent chemotherapy, which caused her to
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In God’s Hands
We went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance – Psalm 66:12 My daughter, Francesca, developed an eating disorder. The need to control coupled with her need to be
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The “Gucci” Bag
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that
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The Unwanted Guest
The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man be perfected without trials. ~Danish Proverb I came from a family where food was always at the center of our lives. It was how we celebrated
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Living in the State of Joy
The average dog has one request to all humankind. Love me. – Helen Exley Tara was the family dog during my childhood. We lived in Huntington, Long Island in New York. It was the suburbs
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