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Monthly Archives: March 2020
Is Your Head Spinning Yet?
Oh my stars, my friends. My mind is overwhelmed. Today I need to put the news on mute. It is sunny today in Phoenix, and I plan to do some yard work and take my dogs for multiple walks. I … Continue reading
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Sundays are good for regrouping
Sundays…. worship and prayer day….. regrouping and restoring day. I hope this Sunday finds you all healthy, safe, and finding joy in your day to day life. Things have changed so much in our world in a short period of … Continue reading
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Be not afraid
I read a very beautiful story yesterday and wanted to share it with everyone. Once Krishna and Balram were walking through a dense forest. It was a scary forest full of fierce animals and demons. Suddenly a demon came before … Continue reading
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Stress, time, breathe #keepcalm
I’ve been thinking about about why self care is at times a challenge. Pardon me while i meander in thought for a bit. There is a reason we find ourselves completely depleted at times. We forget. You see, it is … Continue reading
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Time
Philippians 4:10-13 “I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed you have been concerned but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in … Continue reading
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What do you do in a crisis?
#coronavirus #toiletpapermadness Ok, we have been in the throes of a bit of panic for a few days. Grocery stores in Phoenix are completely insane. BUT, there are touches of love and kindness all around. I know, I am a … Continue reading
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Who are your stepping stones and life lines across the rushing waters
William James wrote “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does“. I typically use a lot of words when I speak and when I write. I am much more Steinbeck than Hemingway. There are times when someone writes … Continue reading
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Pondering prayer and steadfast effort
Some days it is difficult to discern what direction to go and what order to do things. How do you prioritize your day? Before venturing on a trip do you program your GPS or look at maps? Do you make … Continue reading
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dream a little dream
The truth about dreams is that they belong to the individual not anyone else. You can share them or keep them private. A dream deferred is not a denied. Just as your thoughts and opinions are valid, so are your … Continue reading
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It is planting time, almost
Spring is coming. What are you planting in your soul? Our days are filled with a series of moments and hours. Sometimes they fly by, sometimes they move slowly, and sometimes we want them to stand still. 1,440 minutes lie … Continue reading
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Monday doesn’t have to be daunting
At times it seems that words like love and miracles are so over-used these days that they have become trivialized. I agree. Yet marvelous things (both big and small) occur in my life. I can see God’s fingerprint in these … Continue reading
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