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What is going on right under your nose
This morning someone on Facebook posted pictures and a video of a Wallops Island (VA) rocket launch that could be seen locally. When I saw that the picture and video was posted 44 minutes previous, I realized that I had … Continue reading
Posted in trust, Walking the Walk
Tagged Church, Faith, hope, UMC, United Methodist Church
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Feral Cats (and people)
Diane and I know a couple, Greg and Sheri Anderson, at Lakewood Camping Resort in Myrtle Beach who has been trapping feral (untamed) cats in the campground. They, along with a non-profit, primarily provide them with surgeries (so they will … Continue reading
Posted in Hard times, Opportunity, salvation, trust, Walking the Walk
Tagged adoption, cats, Faith, hope, Jesus, love, salvation
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Taking it away
Do you remember odd things from your childhood education? I remember Mrs. Green in the second grade grabbing my arm, lifting me out of my seat, and spanking me with her hand right at my desk. I remember the fire … Continue reading
A simple clean up – guaranteed
A couple of weeks ago I decided I was going to start using crock pot liners for foods that make for difficult clean ups. Over the last 15 years of doing weekly church dinners, in addition to other food ministries, … Continue reading
Posted in depression, Hard times, peace, salvation, trust
Tagged Church, depression, Faith, God, hope, Jesus, salvation
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Hanging in there
The other day I was walking across our yard and among the dead leaves and sticks that serve as relics of past life (and hope of future life) poking through the leaves, I saw one little lone plant standing proudly … Continue reading
Looking for a sign
The other day I filled up my vehicle. On the drive home I noticed that where the numbers for the mileage usually show, there were letters instead. The letters said, “gASCAP”. There was no doubt what the van was trying … Continue reading
Posted in Walking the Walk
Tagged Faith, God's will, hope, Jesus, mistakes, Obedience, wisdom
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Nothing to be afraid of
This morning I was trying to figure out why bees were getting into a certain fluorescent light at the church. I was looking between the drop ceiling and the roof above it. And I just about freaked out when I … Continue reading
Staying close to the center
This morning I put nearly 50 pound of ham on to slow cook for the community dinner tonight at the church. I also made a half gallon of sugar free lemonade. As I was making the lemonade, I was swirling … Continue reading
Posted in depression, Hard times, Walking the Walk
Tagged depression, Faith, hope, Jesus, love, peace, problems, stress, tribulation, turmoil
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The same wind that blows the storm away
The other day Patricia, a friend of ours in Florida, posted many beautiful pictures of this dark, rainy sky. This is one I swiped from her facebook page. It made me think of this line from a song that talks … Continue reading
Posted in depression, Hard times, Obstacles
Tagged depression, Faith, hope, Jesus, lies, love, truth
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The end of a long winter
I keep as many plants as possible safe through the winter. I keep most of them in my office. If plants are good for a room, it would be hard to imagine a healthier room through the winter than my … Continue reading