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Monthly Archives: September 2013
Long-suffering and Scripture
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law”. [Galatians 5:22-23]. Rather than stress or be distressed about why the discussions are not as Galatians states I … Continue reading
Cast your bread upon the waters
Casting your bread upon the waters. What does that make you think of? If you are in a literal mood, perhaps it makes you think of feeding the ducks with day old bread. Gosh, when you do that, the ducks … Continue reading
Posted in faith/courage/miracles/hope, Positive Thinking
Tagged Faith, family, Friendship, inspiration
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A week bookended by cousins and one of my brothers
Today is my brother Mike’s birthday. To know him is to love him. He is one of those genuine guys that everyone loves. Why is that? He is loving, respectful and believes that there is no such thing as a … Continue reading
Posted in faith/courage/miracles/hope, Family Life and Issues, Friendship
Tagged family, friends, Love, Maggie Breckner, seasons of the heart, simplicity
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A resource for a free SAT/ACT preparation class
My friend Katharine Trauger made me aware of a free SAT/ACT tool/preparation class. You pay a very small student fee, but that’s it. Of course there are other levels of instruction you can purchase, but most of my students will … Continue reading
Leaping over obstacles
There are many things I love about being a mom/wife/teacher/tutor/manager/life coach. Now that I think about it, there is definitely a common thread in each of these. For me, that common thread is helping people to overcome obstacles. After all, … Continue reading
Posted in education and career, faith/courage/miracles/hope
Tagged education, Friendship, leaping over obstacles, tutoring
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Bucket list and a drop in the bucket
Perhaps I am more aware than usual of the passage of time this year. I have a heightened awareness of passages, changes, stages, and phases of life. My husband and I celebrated 30 years of marriage this spring. I have … Continue reading
Posted in faith/courage/miracles/hope, Family Life and Issues
Tagged bucket lists, family, Love, weddings
4 Comments
Omelette muffins Recipe
Adapted from a healthlinguist recipe (Makes 12) Spinach (or other raw veggies) & Cheese Omelette Cups~ Frozen Spinach (or raw, or other veggies) 8 eggs Grated cheese Diced tomato Salt Pepper Paprika Preheat oven to 375F 1. Arrange spinach on … Continue reading
Having a tough day?
Are you having a tough day or week? Do you feel worn out or care-worn? Ah, put your feet up now, and take a deep breath. Yes, I know that doesn’t fix anything. The difficulties and challenges in your life … Continue reading
Posted in faith/courage/miracles/hope, Friendship, Positive Thinking
Tagged discouragement, marmoset, stress
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I will never forget, no not ever
I ran this post last year, and am re-running it today ~ with the year updated, of course. My friend Pete (who served in the Navy) says this: “Take this from 9/11, and the sacrifice of so many on that … Continue reading
Say only the good things
Paul “Never let evil talk pass your lips; say only the good things men need to hear, things that will really help them. Do nothing that will sadden the Holy Spirit with whom you were sealed against the day of redemption. … Continue reading
Posted in communication, faith/courage/miracles/hope
Tagged Faith, Friendship, God, inspiration, Scripture
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Sharing Jeremiah 29:11-15
Forgive the re-run on my part. I wrote this about one of my favorite Bible verses. I just want to share it again. Sometimes I awaken worried. Perhaps I had a bad dream; perhaps my things to do list has … Continue reading
How do you want to be remembered?
We create impressions and memories by how we live our lives. How do you hope to be remembered? Perhaps I am thinking about that today, because of the multiple “reunions” I have attended lately. You know how those things go. … Continue reading
Posted in faith/courage/miracles/hope, Friendship
Tagged Faith, Friendship, God, inspiration, Life, ocean
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Where seldom is heard, a discouraging word
I love living in the southwest. You see, having spent most of my life in other places, it came as a surprise to me that I would love the desert the say that I do. I tend to bloom where … Continue reading
Posted in faith/courage/miracles/hope, Positive Thinking
Tagged Faith, Friendship, God, inspiration, Life, Optimism
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Reunions and reconnecting are like returning to beloved books
In a social media world, much of our lives have become like text messages and twitters. Our communications are shortened, our time together in face-to-face encounters is brief. This has been the case for awhile now. Letters and long Sunday … Continue reading
Posted in communication, Friendship, social media
Tagged friends as books, Friendship, Life, reunions
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