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Tag Archives: Trial
Our Hands Are Full
We are too old for this. Perhaps it is punishment for our sins. Maybe it is just the jest of the devil to make us curse our lot. It might be intended as a little entertainment, so others will sit … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Courage, Family, Friendship, Life in these times, Marriage
Tagged Aging, Christmas, Friendship, Love, Marriage, Money, Prayer, Trial, Worship
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Bone Tired, Frayed Nerves, Great Kindnesses
During the last three or four weeks my husband and I have dismantled two beds and have arranged them and one additional bed frame along with two dressers, a nightstand, a couple chairs and some random furniture oddments compounded with … Continue reading
Posted in Courage, Family, Friendship, Life in these times
Tagged Blessings, Marriage, Money, Prayer, Trial
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Curve Balls. Worry. Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving is later this week and as all holidays are known to do from time to time, it is showing up a time when I don’t feel particularly in the mood. I don’t know what is going on in your … Continue reading
Waiting on God – when your back is to the wall . . .
There have been a few times in my life when I would say I was in a very bad place. Not often. Not horrible. But very nervous making and very uncomfortable. There have been a few times when it seemed … Continue reading
On Manure – Some Doggerel
When you have a tough problem that plagues you And you’ve added some worry and stress You will notice a sweet smell arising: ‘tis a mountain of dung you possess! Adding worry won’t lesson your burden Quite the opposite thing … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Courage, Family, Life in these times, Mental Health, Politics, Poverty
Tagged Our choices, Trial
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Prayer is Needed
For weeks we have followed news reports of two massive hurricanes — Harvey and now Irma. The projected pathways have modified, and reactions of those possibly in harm’s way have varied immensely. Some seemed not much worried as they prepared … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Charity, Courage, Life in these times
Tagged Faith, God, Our choices, Prayer, Trial
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Encouragement
Whether from a cataclysmic event, war, or a bad choice; an unexpected disease or stupid car accident — all of us have suffered loss and had to pick ourselves up. Some who had more dangerous missions had to be picked … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Charity, Courage, Life in these times, Responsibility, Sacrifice
Tagged Humility, Memories, Our choices, Persecution, Prayer, Thoughtfulness, Trial, Waiting
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