My mother pretty much raised us eight kids by herself because Dad spent most of those years in and out of the hospital. That meant Mom was really busy.
Barely eye-level with the table, I observed her kneading bread and rolling out pie crust. I watched my mom can peaches, raspberries, and applesauce. I held my nose [...]
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Why did Jesus fold the linen burial cloth after His resurrection?
The Gospel of John (20:7) tells us that the napkin, which was placed over the face of Jesus, was not just thrown aside like the grave clothes.
The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin was neatly folded, [...]
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I’m traveling this weekend but just had to squeeze in this moment to wish you a very blessed and Happy Easter!
Because of Jesus, every person on this planet has been given an invitation by God the Father, to spend eternity with Him. What a gift! Thank you, Lord. Thank you, Jesus. You are worthy of [...]
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“Was it a once and for all watershed moment, w/ occasional tests to your resolve, or has it been a gradual healing?”
I think DM’s questions in his comment to my previous post deserve a follow-up. I’ll try to do that without starting to rant…
First of all, DM, my answer is Yes.
Yes, it was a [...]
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Hero and I are catching an early flight in the morning to visit Handsome Son # 1. He’s in the military so it’s rare, and very special, when we get to see him. (By the way, he’s single and I”m taking applications for a daughter-in-law! Just sign up in the comment box.)
We’ll be gone five days and [...]
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Today, we need to look at love of country. The United States of America is at a critical crossroads and it’s time for us citizens to speak up. Rather than me saying more, please go here:
Shell In Your Pocket
The future of our country, as we have known it, is at stake. We cannot sit [...]
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Just in case DM from I Also Live on a Farm is looking, yes, I admit I – ahem – “borrowed” this photo from your blog. How else was I gonna keep it a secret from Winston? See, I needed a visual to entice readers.
Okay y’all, you remember Winston, right? Friday Feature (((If you don’t [...]
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“Be Mine.” These enticing words beckon from T-shirts, mugs, greeting cards…you name it. Probably our favorite place to spot them is on pastel candy hearts; along with other fun expressions like, You Rock, Luv U, Cutie…
Valentine’s Day is a fun and romantic holiday. True, it’s not a day-off-work one, but it is nationally [...]
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LOVE ALWAYS PERSEVERES…
I Corinthians 13:7
Even when you haven’t seen a friend for 20 years.
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