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Languages
I have learned to speak several different types of languages in my life. I grew up speaking Midwest English in southern Indiana. I took 3 years of French in high school, only to learn that when faced with the real… Continue reading
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Bible Verse of the Week
2 Corinthians 1:20-22 NIV [20] For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. [21] Now it is God who… Continue reading
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Craft Corner
I finally finished my English paper piecing pillow! Here are the photos: I am back to my large quilt now, and have 36 gray squares cut. I need over 400. This will take a while! I also have my eye… Continue reading
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Quote of the Week
My quote this week is one my pastor shared in his sermon from the courageous missionary William Carey: “Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God.” I love true stories of courage; if you don’t know his, I… Continue reading
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Bedside Books
I have finished Gabriela Clove and Cinnamon by Brazilian Jorge Amado, and learned a lot about the economic history of Ilheus, as well as the challenges of women of that era. I have continued my journey to the UK with… Continue reading
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Safe
Down safe, home safe, back safe. Nearly every text I get from my husband has the word ‘safe’ in it, whether in his career as a pilot or in law enforcement. One thing I have learned about the word ‘safe’… Continue reading
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Bible Verse of the Week
Luke 18:1-8 My husband grew up with just brothers and I grew up with just a sister, so whenever I want to see something from a different angle, I ask my husband, and he rarely disappoints. This time I asked… Continue reading
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Craft Corner
Happy Valentine’s Day! I dug out this pattern from my stash for these cute felt “cookies” that I glued magnets to. This pattern was originally free on the Better Homes and Gardens site, but I couldn’t find it online today.… Continue reading
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Quote of the Week
“Lord, give me a quiet heartThat doesn’t need to understand,But, confident, walks forward inThe darkness, guided by your hand.” Elisabeth Elliott I love this woman’s wisdom, and that she did what she said. What wisdom caught your attention this week?… Continue reading
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Bedside Books
I finally finished all 500 + pages of Cancer Ward! It definitely read more like school literature than a novel, with a fair amount of symbolism that I just don’t know enough to understand, but it.was interesting and I feel… Continue reading
