Category Archives: Christian Life

The Power of Words

Ever just sit on a bench at the mall or in a park and listen to people? Times have changed and what used to be inappropriate language at home is common place. Television shows are not even filtered anymore. Is … Continue reading

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Memories that Last

Recently I attended my uncle’s funeral and I got another reminder on how short life is. My uncle was only nine years older than me. My most vivid memories were when he was a teenager and he chased me out … Continue reading

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True Champions Beyond the Game

On February 4, 2018 many Americans watched an amazing Super Bowl game. Talking to many people before the game they rooted for the underdogs simply because that’s what they were called. They just didn’t want to see the Patriots win … Continue reading

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A New Way to Approach the New Year

Every new year I start by making resolutions. You probably do too. Seems like it is always the same and by February I have broken most of them. This year I have a new approach. Last year, I wrote and … Continue reading

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Are We All Homeless?

My husband and I couldn’t wait for the movie Same Kind of Different as Me to come out. I reviewed the book last year and really enjoyed it. It got me thinking so much about homeless people. The movie was … Continue reading

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Do you have blinders on?

My husband and I attended a new church recently and I found the message delivered by this young pastor really spoke to my heart. He described how on a recent group mission trip to Detroit the group passed a homeless … Continue reading

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Prayers for Recovery

This past week has been heartbreaking as the hurricane hit Houston and the surrounding areas. So much loss and devastation for so many. Last time I talked about our nation needing prayer. Tomorrow has been declared a day of prayer. For … Continue reading

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Learning to let go

Our Pastor gave a sermon on forgiveness and letting go recently. Of course, he was talking about national problems and historical events where the wounds have never healed and bitterness grows. Why do people keep those old wounds alive? Why … Continue reading

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Are you the sower or the seed?

  Now that I am retired, I am able to read and study the Bible more than ever. I love that but I am always looking for the opportunity to talk about my faith with those I encounter. This broken … Continue reading

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Has our independence changed?

We just celebrated another Fourth of July and I wonder if people really understand how lucky we are. I have been watching a TV drama series called TURN which is based on a book. I  have done some research and … Continue reading

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