Connections
Had a couple interesting interactions this week and always enjoy small connections with others. While at the pharmacy to pick up a prescription, I asked for my free Covid test kits (covered by Medicare). Because […]
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Covid Thanks
All that week my husband had felt bad. His back and neck ached and he was just “off”. Years ago, he hurt his back pretty severely when digging a posthole for an entry gate. He […]
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Facing Obstacles
How do you see the obstacles in your life? As hindrances to reaching a goal? As stepping stones to greater learning and depth? As turning points in our lives that steer us in a new […]
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Where does the Lack of Absolute Truth Leave Us?
I went into the store to make an exchange yesterday. As I stood at the counter, the manager picked up the phone. “This is Store XXX; two people just came in and ran out with […]
Read PostWhat’s your Focus?
How many times have you and I experienced kindness from a stranger — or a friend? Do we recognize these moments as the gifts they are? How can we focus on the good moments of life rather than the negative? What does God have to say about our focus?
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Funerals, Families and Friends
We left San Jose early Wednesday morning. Following a layover in Phoenix, we were supposed to stop in Denver without a plane change and go on to Wichita. Plans changed, and both we and the […]
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Love Stories
I saw a lovely, elderly couple this week who excuded long-term, giving love. Read more here.
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No More Tears
My beautiful sister-in-law, Carol, left this earth for eternity early Sunday morning. Read my reflections at https://carolshope.com/2022/07/no-more-tears/
Read PostCelebration and Supplication
Don and I are enjoying a quiet July 4th at home after a very full week filled with appointments. But how we celebrated yesterday, enjoying not only worship, but food and fun and family. I wish you a glorious 4th!
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Ukraine Trauma Continues
Have you become acquainted with refugees from another country where suffering continues? Has the experience changed you, your perspective? How?
Read PostLet us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds…”
Hebrews 10:23-24