Tag Archives: Inspiration

BROKEN PROMISES

Wow – there are only 361 days left until I get to start all over again. A new year is a great time to start anew, but it doesn’t take us long to revert to our old ways. We promise … Continue reading

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DON’T WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW

 “Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit”— yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? … Continue reading

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INTO THE LIGHT

Through the cobwebs of existence – through the darkness of our strife – Through the dankness of our witness, through the wickedness of life, Through the deepest, darkest. pits of hell and the helplessness we feel, Comes a single beam … Continue reading

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END OF YEAR – FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Today’s post is a rerun from 2013. Almost 9 years ago the word tolerance was becoming somewhat of a buzz word. I wonder when apathy with follow or has it done so already? Tolerance – The dictionary defines the word … Continue reading

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THE END OF THE STORY

 “Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It’s the courage to continue that counts.” — Winston Churchill It’s getting to be that time of the year again – time for us to make those New Year’s Resolutions that we’ll most … Continue reading

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BUT MARY PONDERED

“But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.” When I was a young child, I thought the word “ponder” meant to pound. In a child’s mind it made perfect sense for Mary to treasure the things … Continue reading

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CHRISTMAS PROMISE

Children stare in awe at the ornaments and lights,Each sparkle puts a twinkle in their eyes.The cookies are in the oven, such tantalizing bites,The gifts of Christmas come in every size. The special clothes and widened smiles are evidence complete,That … Continue reading

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RING THOSE BELLS

When my husband was a young lad, he was responsible for ringing the church bells for Sunday service along with other special events as weddings and funerals.  His small frame grew big muscles as he tugged on the rope designed … Continue reading

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WHAT IS CHRISTMAS?

Brilliantly colored ornaments hang tight to the Christmas tree, Stockings are hung on a mantel while a roaring fire we see, Packages look so festive in colors of red, gold and green, With ribbons they’re bound, and secrets within, makes … Continue reading

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CHRISTMAS PAST

Oh what a lovely painting, filled with memories, nostalgia, days gone by and nothing but love.  Carolers huddled together singing the songs of the season – warming each other with each verse.  A house filled with good food, gifts, a … Continue reading

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ANOTHER COLLEGE GRAD

Today is another big day in our family. Our second grandson, Josh, wll be graduating from Clemson Universiy in South Carolina. He will be entering the real world of business and advertising soon and eventually be ready for the next … Continue reading

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WHAT IS THE BEST GIFT?

This time of year often turns into a competition of buying the “best” gift or at least thinking we are.  Many beautifully wrapped packages appear beneath the tree, with anticipation running high and hopes building.  Unfortunately the focus of this … Continue reading

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ALONE, BUT NOT

Though fears assail and haunt me, my Jesus will be there, He knows my every weakness, He feels my every care, Through valleys dark He leads me, He’s always at my side, To waters still He guides me, refreshment He’ll provide, … Continue reading

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THE GIFT OF THE MAGI

The story, “The Gift of the Magi,” by O. Henry is a lovely story of a young couple living in a small apartment in New York.  The story was published in 1905.  It tells of how both of them made … Continue reading

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THE ARSENAL OF THE OPPRESSOR – EGO

In my early childhood, I was the first grandchild, so I had it made – at least I thought I did.  I was a sweet little girl, with curls of golden blond.  I learned how to tap dance and do … 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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STAND TALL

“Dress for action like a man; I will question you and you make it known to me.  Will you even put me in the wrong?  Will you condemn me that you may be in the right?  Have you an arm … Continue reading

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IT IS OUR CHOICE

We cannot change our heritage, or the color of our skin, We can’t determine what we’ll be on the day that life begins, When we are born our souls live too, but we’ve not yet seen our God, Our genes … Continue reading

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DEATH HAS NO POWER OVER ME

Death seems to be surrounding us lately. With the influx of new COVID cases, even those who are vaccinated are not immune to the last breath of life as we know it. My thoughts have turned to this subject of … Continue reading

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THINGS ARE LOOKING UP

  Sunlight trickles through slightly skeletal branches, Giving way to glistening dew drops,, Like a scattering of diamonds across the open expanse, As the sun rises to full height, it dispenses all its light and beauty for our pleasure, Each … Continue reading

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