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HAVING A BAD DAY?

When I feel attacked from all sides, when my motives are questioned, when my life seems like it’s going nowhere and when troubles seem to be piling up higher than I can possibly handle, how do I go on? There … Continue reading

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THE ARSENAL OF THE OPPRESSOR

A few years back on a cold October afternoon, my husband was teaching an after school art class in a school cafeteria.  He had set up his “classroom” with individual stations for his students.  He did this in advance of … Continue reading

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PUT ON A FACEBOOK FACE

We were only a couple months into a pandemic when I took this selfie as a reminder of what I was beginning to feel like A year has come and gone and we’re still wearing facial coverings in spite of … Continue reading

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GOING TO EXTREMES

Insanitybytes had a great post about the Oprah Winfrey interview with the ex-royals today. It’s called, “God Save the Queen.” Check it out. I commented that her words rang true as to what might be wrong in our country today. … Continue reading

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HOW WORDS CHANGE OVER TIME

A bully pulpit is a conspicuous position that provides an opportunity to speak out and be listened to. This term was coined by United States President Theodore Roosevelt, who referred to his office as a “bully pulpit”, by which he … Continue reading

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FOOT IN MOUTH DISEASE

The book of James has a lot to say about the malady called Foot in Mouth Disease.  It starts with the most powerful muscle in the body – the tongue.  We can become so oblivious to the effects of that tiny muscle, that … Continue reading

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LOVE ONE ANOTHER

There was a news story recently of a young girl with a disability who invited her classmates to her upcoming birthday, and was rejected by every single one.  Can you imagine her heartbreak and that of her loving parents?  It’s hard to realize … Continue reading

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