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Quote of the Week
“Courage is knowing what not to fear.”Plato What wisdom caught your attention this week? Continue reading
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Bedside Books
I will be finishing the novel In the Time of the Butterflies, a historical fiction about the Dominican Republic struggling against the dictator El Jefe. It has been quite an intriguing book! I will be moving to France next on… Continue reading
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Finding Courage in My Own History
Have you ever been stopped by something that was so simple that it was profound? This quote did it for me: God planted the tree that Zacchaeus would have needed 20-50 years before he needed it – amazing! He also… Continue reading
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Verse of the Week
Deuteronomy 32:3-4 NIV[3] I will proclaim the name of the Lord. Oh, praise the greatness of our God! [4] He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong,… Continue reading
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Craft Corner
Do you have one of those “Leslie Knope” (from Parks and Rec) in your family? Someone who always gives the perfect handmade gift, and trying to match their gift-giving awesomeness causes you stress? In my family it is my oldest… Continue reading
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Only a little terrifying!
I was a guest on my first podcast, and it was only a little terrifying. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/Hw4ueAz7fio Continue reading
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Quote of the Week
“To serve God is nothing else than to maintain and preserve justice by good works.” Lactantius This takes courage! Here is what Google said about this man, if you are like me and had never heard of him before: “Lucius… Continue reading
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Bedside Books
I am finishing Cutting for Stone, by Abraham Verghese, an Ethiopian author. It has been an intriguing 18th book in my 80 books around the world challenge. This challenge won’t take me quite 2 years at least! My next stop… Continue reading
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Can you even imagine?
The church I attend has been going through Philippians, with an eye to discovering the secret to joy. This last Sunday we looked at this Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21 NIV[20] But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a… Continue reading
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Verse of the Week
Psalms 90:17 NIV May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands. Another way we can have courage – by knowing what God’s… Continue reading
