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A PERFECT RESURRECTION SUNDAY
Our son called and invited us to spend Easter weekend with his family. He told us that his family decided to get baptized during the Easter service. We agreed to come down and attend church, and watch their testimony to … Continue reading
Posted in Faith
Tagged baptism, celebrate, choice, death, Easter, excitement, exhilleration, family, gospel, identify, resurrection
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By the Grace of God
My husband and I were blessed with two sons early in our marriage. Both were healthy and active. Born only eleven and a half months apart, they shared many commonalities. However, their behaviors differentiated them in clear ways. For example, … Continue reading
Posted in Faith
Tagged adulthood, authority, bad choices, behavior, born, brothers, calls from school, ceremony, Christian parent, colonel, conferences, crazy, differences, elder, family, frustrated, General, likenesses, promotion, self-esteem, sense of humor, sons, strong-willed, successful, well-adjusted, younger
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Easter – A Time of Renewal
Easter comes an opportunity to reflect and evaluate my life. Last fall was a tough year for my hubby and me. I spent a lot of time in the hospital with illnesses, and in-between my mother died. Four days after … Continue reading
Posted in Faith
Tagged apprehension, birth, christianity, Easter, exciting, refreshing, renewal, resurrection, risen, sacrifice, sincereity, springtime, tomb
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Fellowship – A Wonderful Gift!
Have you ever thought about how important fellowship with other people is? God said in the book of Genesis, “It is not good for man to be alone.” He created animals for Adam, and took them to Adam to name. Though … Continue reading
Posted in Faith
Tagged authentic, Bible Studies, church, dinner, distance, fellowship, friends, habitual, isolation, loneliness, Lord, newcomers, outcasts, relationships, suffer, superficial, time, valued
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My Two New Books – Published in Time for Easter!
Great news! My second and third books are now for sale! These are both mysteries, my favorite genre. Each setting is a different lighthouse in present day, and I hope you will love the stories as much as I do! … Continue reading
Posted in My Books
Tagged artifacts, Connecticut, encounter, ghosts, haunting, historical, kidnapping, lighthouses, London Ledge, lost at sea, missing, mysteries, Navesink, New Jersey, Rhode Island, terror, Twin Lights, violent storm
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The Ministry of Medical Care Personnel
I recently spent time in a hospital. This is not my favorite past time, by any means. However, the Lord sometimes interrupts our own agendas to take care of needed repairs. During my stay, I experienced exceptional care from all … Continue reading
Posted in Faith
Tagged building up, confess, days, earth, hospital, medical staff, mind of Christ, ministries, orders our paths, service, will, work
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Fall, A Beautiful Season
Fall is showing its colors and characteristics everywhere I look. I love this season, and never tire of its splendor. The cooler temperatures are my friend. Clear, crisp 60’s and 70’s in the daytime, and great sleeping weather at night … Continue reading
Posted in This and That
Tagged activities, busy, colors, communication, fall, fast-paced, leaves, neighbors, season, temperatures
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What Does It Take to Publish a Book?
Several weeks ago while visiting with a friend, I shared my progress about my two new books. She wanted to know how close I was toward getting them published. She expressed surprise of all I had to do just to … Continue reading
Posted in My Books
Tagged author, charges, cover design, decision-making, edit, effort, external design, internal design, marketing, page extensions, promotional materials, publishing process, reading, revise, sell-sheet, time, writing
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