Girlfriends
Driving alongside a very low reservoir en route to the Santa Cruz area last Thursday, I thought of the four college girlfriends with whom I would spend the next few days. Judy, a tall, striking […]
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Discover hope through “God-moments” in your day.
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“‘Til the Storm Passes By”
Bills must be paid, despite stormy weather, mudslides, downed trees. Driving to the post office yesterday to mail those payments, Don and I saw four waterfalls, not there before, cascading down the hills on our […]
Read PostLove’s Celebration
I long for love. Don’t you? And I both give and receive it in a variety of ways and depths. I love, and am loved by, my husband; family; close friends; even my dogs. While […]
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Hairpins and Hope
The dual switchback gave us no visibility to what might be approaching on the one-lane road. What if a local driver comes barreling around that corner? We’re on the cliff side of the road! Much […]
Read PostSecond Chances – Year Seven!
I wakened to look into my husband’s blue eyes. “Happy anniversary, honey.” Seven years this week. Seven years with a man I love dearly, who is one of the kindest, most loving people I have […]
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TEMPTATION
Temptation–a lifelong struggle. Many of us impose external boundaries to help us resist. But often, “The moment those safeguards are needed, it’s too late. We no longer want them to help.” I’ve struggled with losing/regaining […]
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INAUGURATION
Today’s news report says that about a dozen Democratic lawmakers are boycotting President-elect Trump’s inauguration next week. And I’m disappointed. I’m not what’s called a “political person”. I don’t like the conflict, antagonism, search for […]
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HABITS – OUT WITH THE BAD, IN WITH THE GOOD
Did you know that 60% of people who make New Year’s resolutions fail at keeping them? Yet people continue to make resolutions year after year, hoping this time “it” – whether it’s weight loss, exercising […]
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Wave, Upon Wave, Upon Wave
Happy New Year! What are your hopes, dreams, and goals for the coming year? Have you made any New Year’s resolutions? I learned awhile back that for me, resolutions aren’t helpful. They make me feel […]
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Thankfulness, Out of the Mouths of Babes
“O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting.” I Chronicles 16:34, NASB. Ephesians 5:18-20 says “… let the Holy Spirit fill and control you. Then you will sing […]
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