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Autumn Reflections of Glory

Early morning spent ushering in the dawn stills my mind and calms my spirit. It leaves me standing in awe of the handiwork of God. All of creation sings his glory. “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the … Continue reading

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Remembering Justin

I sit on the grass and arrange the flowers in the vase, their bright artificial color making a pretty display. I pull green runners of grass away from the stones and look in awe at the date carved in granite … Continue reading

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Memories and Loss

The night is still and peaceful and the warm cement feels good on my bare feet as I step out onto the porch to pick a sprig of fresh mint for my tea. The day has been warm, but I … Continue reading

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Blinded by Beams

July 9 and still no rain. Hot winds and soaring temperatures absorb any moisture that we pump from the ground to water the parched land. Flowers beds that are usually masses of blooms and color now only have a few … Continue reading

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The Good Samaritan

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind,’ and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself” But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, … Continue reading

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Dealing With Disappointment

Proverbs 3: 5-7 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.  In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” When I was growing up my mother often quoted this … Continue reading

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The New Puppy

Short, cold days seem to pass quickly, and like most of the nation, the weather has been much colder here on the Panhandle than normal.  Just days before the first vicious cold front that rolled across the nation, our family … Continue reading

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A Connection to the Past

Sunday my family went to help friends pack and prepare to move the remainder of their belongings.   Their new residence does not have the storage space they need to contain all that they own and they must make some difficult … Continue reading

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A New Year

Have you ever thought it odd that a new year and new beginnings start in the middle of winter when all seems dead and barren?  Of course it may seem just as out of place if a new year began … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Reunions

Last week our nation paused as families gathered together to fellowship and give thanks to God.  Our family was no different.  My family joined my brothers and their families in the home of my parents for a time of feasting … Continue reading

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