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Practice Joy
What is it that has your attention – or for that matter, mine? Are your eyes on the difficulties of the day? Worries? Unanswered questions? Hope deferred? Let’s try a new look – let’s deliberately focus on joy. (So much different than simple happiness!) A friend of mine encouraged me today, and it reminded me of this. I remember when…
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Before Dawn
It is quiet this morning, and the birds are singing springtime songs outside my window. They begin before the sun comes up, and it is a welcome sound. The harbinger of a new day. As this Sunday awakens, the jumbled thoughts of the night seem to realign themselves in a more orderly fashion. The uncertainty and worries have been washed…
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Springtime Flowers
Looking at my back patio was dismal. Last year’s plants had faded into wisps of yellowed memories. It was a site that caused my palms to itch, longing for my gardening gloves. So, off I went to the local nursery. Now, I know some people are addicted to different things – I have to be very careful when I decide…
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After the Storm
This week was a definite roller-coaster. Early on, there were Texas-sized storms that rolled through, damaging the town where I used to live. Thankfully, nobody was seriously hurt. Although, there was a lot of damage. My dog – my girl Samantha hates storms. Thundershirt, tranqs, whatever it takes, we manage to get through. This one saw us holed up in…
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Dreamer
In sleep they come on silent feet, Having been set free. The hopes and dreams are now unleashed – This hidden part of me. Their mission to awaken parts That sleep while it is light. Longings and what’s under wraps Come out to dance at night. Their vestiges remain with me Still near enough to feel. Visions, colors, touch and…
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Wait for It
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness…” Gal. 5:22 ESV There are days where I think, “Gee, maybe I did one of these sections of the fruit pretty well… Let me see…maybe even for most of the day!” You know what? I don’t think I have ever said that when it comes to…
