Making Memories

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I’ve been AWOL for a while—at least here on the blog. Although summer doesn’t officially arrive until later this week, I’ve been thinking about the lazy hazy days of summer for a while. For many people, it is a time of increased activity. For me, it is a time to slow down, to reflect, and … [Read more...]

To Be or Not To Be A Writer

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Today, I'm posting over a Splickety Magazine with a few tips on how not to be a writer...or how to be a writer. Want to be a writer?  Do you dream of writing the next great American novel or short story? Want to quit your day job and write full time? Anything is possible. In fact, with … [Read more...]

Satisfying Prayers (A Guest Post by Brenda McGraw)

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I want to welcome Brenda McGraw as a guest today. Brenda shares hope and truth on her blog, Ask God Today. You can also connect with Brenda on Twitter and on her Facebook page. It is a pleasure to have Brenda sharing with us today: What are you praying and are your prayers being answered? What … [Read more...]

Remember

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Today, in the United States, we pause in memory of those brave men and women who have served our country in the military. If you know a veteran, thank him or her today. I recall that he usually wore overalls—always clean and freshly pressed. On Sundays, he wore khakis and a shirt. I never saw … [Read more...]

How to See God in a Tornado

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Today, I’m delighted to have Julie Ann Mauno guest posting. Julie Ann wrote this post after reading a friend’s comment regarding a video of woman who found her dog in a pile of rubble after the tornado that swept through Oklahoma on Monday. I’ve been thinking about what you said. About the … [Read more...]

Help My Unbelief

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Since closing my other blog, Reflections of His Grace, I have not written many posts of the devotional or faith category. And, I have not linked with other blogs in sometime. However, I've come to realize how much I've missed many of my favorite link ups.  I wrote this post a few years ago. “I … [Read more...]

Learning to Say No

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Do you ever have a hard time saying no? I do. I'm posting at Splickety Magazine today about learning to say "no." Most all my life, I’ve had a hard time saying “no.” Consequently, I would find myself with little spare time and a lot of frustration. A few years ago, my weekly schedule looked … [Read more...]