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…

Character Confession: When You Only See One Color
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Character Confession: When You Only See One Color

It’s almost here–the annual Thankful Guest Blogger Month. As always, I love the posts that are coming in from people and why they are thankful. I will feature them through most of November, and I have a few, not many, slots left. Learn how you can submit here. This week I had an a-ha moment,…

Book Review: Courageous Teens by Michael Catt and Amy Parker
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Book Review: Courageous Teens by Michael Catt and Amy Parker

With a teen son in the house, I’m always on the look-out for resources that will challenge and inspire him through these hard years. When I saw that Courageous Teens by Michael Catt and Amy Parker was available, I couldn’t wait to receive it and share with our son. Book Description Courageous Teens is a…