A Grateful Heart by Martha Rogers
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A Grateful Heart by Martha Rogers

Thanksgiving has always been a special time in our family. I am most thankful for our family that has now grown to eighteen members with number nineteen due in December. It’s a time to reflect on all that God has provided for me and our family in past years. I am thankful to be here…

Thankful for the Season by Holly Hrywnak
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Thankful for the Season by Holly Hrywnak

Fall has always been my favorite season—from the array of colors found in the changing leaves to the fresh-picked crisp apples to the coziness of a worn in over-sized sweatshirt. What’s not to love? We all go through different seasons in life—from the curiosity of childhood to the angst of teenage love to the contentment…

Thankful for the Things That Are Easy to Take for Granted by Linda Maran
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Thankful for the Things That Are Easy to Take for Granted by Linda Maran

I am thankful that I can walk in the park, smell the scent of pumpkin pie baking, taste the meals I prepare, use my arms to hug someone who needs it, and my hands on the computer, speak my voice in words orally or in my writing, and listen to the din of the city…

10 Not-so-Spooky Secrets When it Comes to Prayer
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10 Not-so-Spooky Secrets When it Comes to Prayer

For some it’s a cute day to dress up the little ones and nab some candy. I’m not against that, but I know it is also a time where those whose allegiance is not with God conjure up curses against the faithful, among other deeds I’m not sharing here. But what I want to do…

Review: The High Calling Newsletter
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Review: The High Calling Newsletter

This is a new and fun opportunity, reviewing something that is not a book. Handlebar Publishing asked bloggers to review The High Calling Newsletter. Because I’m gearing up for NaNoWriMo, I went to the October 24th archive edition. The High Calling, according to their website, is an online magazine and community that believes “God cares…

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Sabbath Sunday: Full of Fog with Glimpses of Beauty

Each Sunday I post my own amateur nature picture with a thought or two about God’s love for you. This isn’t the best picture, but it’s a typical fall morning. Full of fog with glimpses of beauty. Is that where you are today? Can’t figure out the literal season you are in–unable to even take…