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Unanswered questions? You may be saying, "how, why, or now what do I do?" Life is like that. I am facing new responsibilities, and many insecurities. At times I get totally frustrated! I don't know...

Hidden behind the door of many homes is the reality of hardship. Secret things happen that few want the world to know. Yet, from some people (presently and historically) we are given the inside...

I want to share with you a devotional I read on May 2. It is from “Streams in the Desert,” by Mrs. Charles Cowman. The following was written: ....Some time since, in the early spring, I was going out...

The following quotes reflect the power of words: 1. "Throughout human history, our greatest leaders and thinkers have used the power of words to transform our emotions, to enlist us in their causes,...

I thought I had started out with a good idea, it made sense to me. Actually, I had been working on a certain situation for weeks. It was kind of like making bread, my idea needed to be kneaded. We... Full story

The following document was sent to me from Pastor Dave Peterson, Northland Assembly, Badger. They have been doing a Bible Study on "The effects of becoming offended" using the book "The Bait of... Full story

I had a very interesting conversation with a friend the other day. He asked me how I was doing, he always does, and my answer was to share a phrase I have been using when asked. I said, "I am so...

I am a pattern eater. Every morning I have my chocolate coffee, (freeze dried instant coffee, sugar free creamer, and powdered hot chocolate. Then at 10:30 I repeat it. I have a transparent cobalt...

There are a few people I trust for information and for good advice. Joel Rosenberg, https://www.facebook.com/JoelCRosenberg, who lives in Israel, he tracks events and trends in Israel, the U.S., Russi...

I am so thankful. Yesterday I got home from work and in tiredness sat in my chair. This is when I am the most vulnerable. Tiredness will do that to anyone. You have spent your strength, you need to...

I have decided to write about certain words which I have collected over the years which have impacted my life. Way back in time, I remember Princess Diana saying, "Words have power." How much power...

The title of this column says a lot. I had to write it down as soon as I heard it, lest I would forget. So much snow! I have banks of snow along the boardwalk in the backyard. And in my front yard I... Full story

When a person gets married or a new job, they usually have great expectations. It can be both challenging and exciting. Expectations go from idealism into reality, often sending us into disillusionmen...

I was frustrated and wanted guidance for a situation. Instead of talking about it to a friend and asking for advice (which is a normal reaction), I prayed about it first, asking for God's...

Shoveling can be a real task. I have our boardwalk, and a trail for the postman to shovel. I also have a short trail going to two fireplace vents on the side of our house. Concerning these vents,...

Size 6 Needles – American (equals size 8 UK needles) Medium Weight (4) Yarn (I like to use a soft yarn like Red Heart Soft) Gauge: 4.5 stitches per inch (or 2 stitches per centimeter) Finished hat w... Full story

Thinking again about home remedies I remember Vicks VapoRub as a child. The smell, sigh, I am still hooked. I have a jar in the car, and a jar in my store bag (which is always carried to work). I also...

I was reading the other day about memories, because of recurring thoughts which were constantly invading my mind. Whether these memories are formed in a person as an adult, or their childhood, they...

Joe and I are still a team. He is in heaven, and I am here on earth. Henis there, and I am here, we both still have the same goals. The "New Year" definitely will impact the familiar things in my life...

There is nothing like meeting a positive person who shines with joy, confidence and hope. You know the moment you meet them that they run on a different power source. No one can be positive all the...

The topic of this fourth week of Advent is love. Excerpts of my column are taken from the book, "Unwrapping The Names Of Jesus." Written by Asheritah Ciuciu. We have been studying the names of Jesus,... Full story

The Names of Jesus which can give you GREAT JOY. Great High Priest The most prestigious spiritual leader in Israel was the High Priest. He was the only one who could enter the Holy of Holies which was...

Last week a candle was lit. It was the first week of Advent. This week we light another. Why do we light a second candle? The second candle reminds us that the prophets waited for a Messiah to come...

A friend gave me a wonderful gift with which to ponder with this Christmas season. It was a book written by Asheritah Ciuciu, who grew up in Romania. The name of the book is “Unwrapping The Names Of J...

We would switch from my grandmother's house, to my Aunt June and Uncle Audy's house. We usually had 16 people attending. One long table with a card table set up for some of the little people. Often... Full story