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HIGHS & LOWS

The image I’ve chosen today is of a vintage roller coaster. To tell the truth, the ups and downs kind of resemble what happens in our daily walk. There are twists and turns, new journeys into the unknown and emotions … Continue reading

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WHAT IS GOD’S PLAN FOR YOU?

If you feel that your role in life isn’t important – if you struggle daily with thoughts of failure – if you believe that whatever you do, it isn’t going to be enough – it’s time to put your confidence in … Continue reading

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AND THE WINNER IS . . .

The Olympic games of 2024 are finished. All the years, months, days and hours, devoted to a particular sport have paid off with the awarding of gold, silver and bronze medals. To be honest, I did not tune in this … Continue reading

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MAY 13, 2024 – NATIONAL FROG JUMPING DAY

“If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And If it’s your job to eat two frogs, it’s best to eat the biggest one first.” Mark Twain So, today is … Continue reading

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FACELESS FRIENDS. . .

When you’re a blogger, there are so many people to interact with. I’ve never met any of them. I know only what I see of them in their postings. Their writings are often thought provoking. They become friends through those … Continue reading

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THROW BACK THURSDAY – ORGANIZED CHAOS

SINCE TODAY IS THROW BACK THURSDAY, I’M DOING A RERUN OF ONE ORGINALLY WRITTEN ON 5/11/17 As we travel this road called life, we will encounter chaos.  It is not the way God intended our path to be. He created … Continue reading

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A STORM TO REMEMBER

It was the first time the world had ever experienced rain. Up until this time in history, the earth had been covered with a canopy of moisture to nourish and sustain it. When God finally lifted it, it was as if … Continue reading

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DOWNWARD SPIRAL

“I wonder if I’ve been changed in the night. Let me think. Was I the same when I got up this morning? I almost think I can remember feeling a little different. But if I’m not the same, the next … Continue reading

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EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED

It’s been less than a week since we ushered in Easter and praised God for conquering death so we would be guaranteed eternal life. How’s that working for you? How soon we forget the glorious message of hope and promise. … Continue reading

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JESUS LOVES CHILDREN

Some of the things I worried about as a child seem insignificant now. Today children are faced with more serious issues than I ever dreamed of. The technological age has opened a whole new world for them and along with … Continue reading

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LIKE A DEER IN THE HEADLIGHTS

ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Last night as we drove home from the country, I half expected to have a deer jump out into the darkened roads.  The sun goes down much earlier now and deer have been known … Continue reading

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SOME DAYS STUFF HAPPENS

Yesterday started out as an amazing day.  We’ve had our share of ups and downs on this roller coaster of selling & buying a house, so it was refreshing to begin the morning with worship and praise.  Church is always the best way … Continue reading

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OVERLOAD

This has been quite a week.  We’re in the midst of a garage sale, downsizing our living space, getting rid of a lot of unnecessary clutter in our life and looking forward to more organization in our lives.  Add to … Continue reading

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AND SO IT BEGINS …

40 days without nourishment – living in a vast emptiness – alone, weary, hungry, weak, easy prey for the adversary.  Jesus was about to begin His ministry as the Holy Spirit led Him into the wilderness to be tempted by the … Continue reading

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DO YOU FEEL LIKE A FAILURE?

We all have days that start out with plans to take on the world only to have them dashed the minute we take one step out of bed.  Who knew there would be a Lego underfoot?  No matter how strong we … Continue reading

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I’LL TRY HARDER TOMORROW

Scarlet O’Hara was one who always got her heart’s desire, until the Civil War.  Her entire life changed in just a matter of time when the country became entangled in a nasty conflict that pitted brother against brother and took … Continue reading

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