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Hallelujah
I'd heard about this "flash mob" singing in a mall food court and today my aunt sent me the link. What I love about this is that they didn't sing Jingle Bells or White Christmas. They sang the Hallelujah Chorus and it's magnificent. And He shall reign for ever and...
Poetry
I'm taking a bit of a break from fiction writing while I wait to hear back from Jamie. I plan to tackle y books the week after Christmas when I have some holiday time off. But since words are forever calling out to me, I found myself fiddling with poetry yesterday....
The Year Without Dogs
Jim and I have spent most of our marriage in the company of three dogs. Today marks the anniversary of the death of the last of those three. My Sammy. This is a difficult day and a liberating day at the same time. Difficult because the memories are still strong and...
A Good Birthday!
I enjoyed a delightfully book-filled birthday. I got the latest Jan Karon book, two by Francine Rivers, the full Chronicles of Narnia (which I've read, but didn't own) and a Guide to the Biblical Truths in Narnia. Jackpot! There were other, lovely gifts, but it's...
Happy Birthday To Me!
Today is my 39th birthday and I'm celebrating with friends and family. We'll go to the first Advent service of the season tonight, which is a happy coincidence. In the meantime, here's the scripture I plan to meditate on today. PSALM 139:13-18 13 For you created my...
Baal Shem Tov
Their once was a rabbi named Yisrael Baal Shem Tov. One day he was sitting on a hillside with his students eating lunch. From where they sat, they could see their village below. As they watched, Cossack invaders overran the village killing everyone they saw--women,...
Thanksgiving
The first United States Thanksgiving proclamation. Just a reminder of whom we have to thank. Have a blessed Thanksgiving. WHEREAS it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly...
Handicaps
"I thank God for my handicaps, for through them, I have found myself, my work and my God." - Helen Keller We all have handicaps. Some are physical and some are mental, spiritual or emotional. A couple of my big ones are impatience and fear. But reading Helen Keller's...
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