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Nov. 11, 2024

Seeking God’s Peace in a Divided World

Some of us felt elated on Wednesday morning, while others did not. Whether on the blue or red team, we all have something to learn....

Category: Inspiration

What Biblical verses and Dr. Seuss advice would you choose for a high school graduate? 2 Comments
I’m crossing the country to attend my niece’s High School graduation. As I mentioned it to friends, they recalled their big day, some with fond…
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Whether traveling near or far, six quotes to inspire curiosity, adventure, and joy. 6 Comments
Inspired by my recent trip to South Africa and Botswana, I googled travel quotes. After an hour, I had to stop. Please let me share…
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Had Enough of Winter? Look Again. 4 Comments
Winter blues? Look again. About this time in winter, we start itching for spring. Everything is a motley shade of brown. For those of us…
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What’s Your Word for 2023? 0 Comments
In 2021, I started choosing a word for the year, inspired by my writer friends. Little did I know my chosen words would be so…
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Wanderings in the French Countryside 6 Comments
Why are European trains so much nicer, faster than US trains? Taking the TGV (high-speed train) from Paris to Bordeaux, we whizzed by the countryside…
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The other inspiring part of the trip was seeing ho

The other inspiring part of the trip was seeing how settlers lived. There was no running water, electricity, refrigerator, heater, or AC, and there was no free time. Time was devoted to all the things we take for granted. Some countries are still struggling to have these things. As we enter next week, let us be thankful for our many blessings. Can you trace your ancestors journey to America?

When I was 13 and my brother Cliff was 11, we made

When I was 13 and my brother Cliff was 11, we made this banner with my mother. When she passed, I found it in her attic and took it to a dry cleaner. It is at the top of my stairs, so every day, I see this message and remember this precious family time and smile at its message. What makes you smile about God?

Do we take time just to be? With no to-do lists? T

Do we take time just to be? With no to-do lists? This Utah trip was a gift not only because of all the things we saw but also because of the long drives looking out the window, marveling at all I could see. I hope you take time today to relish the scene in front of you. What's your favorite place to be just to think?

Utah used to be the US West Coast billions of year

Utah used to be the US West Coast billions of years ago! As I learned more about the geography on our visit, I wondered where God was 4.6 billion years ago and what He was doing. Why did humans take so long to enter the scene? After pondering for two days, I suddenly heard, “I made this for you” (mankind). “OH! YES!” God created the wonders of the earth for us to be awed. He gave us priceless gifts to stand in reverence, astonishment, and wonder. And it was His time, not ours. What has made you stop in your tracks at God's wonders?