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Day of the Heart
February 14 and one word pops into our mind, HEARTS. Each of us relates and responds in unique ways to Valentine Day. Carnations, cards, candy, dinner out, or perhaps an extra hug or kiss. This morning, I slipped into the kitchen and shortly a new creation for me was ready to pop into the skillet. Read more
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Wake Up Your Prayer Life
Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep; If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord, my soul to take. Childhood memories are few and far between for this grey-haired author. We never lived near relatives. Our family moved frequently until I was about seven Read more
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Challenge for the 2024
The Spirit gave each of us a special joy and way of helping spread His Word to others. (I Corinthians 12:7-9a) Paul speaking . . .“Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a Read more
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What Iconic Winter Animal ‘R’ You?
Recently I had some fun with a little survey/quiz sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation. The participant was to select the best choice of three to six options on six questions. Following your response, you were provided immediate feedback as to which of several Iconic Winter Animals you have similar characteristics. How could an inquisitive Read more
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Messages from the Bears
Bears bounced into my life on day one of my existence. According to family, Uncle Justin strolled into the Portland, Oregon hospital, carrying his gift for the first grandchild in the life of his parents. This small bear began his journey early, as my father’s work took him around the country continually, and bear and Read more
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Lessons from Chicken Paprikash
Sounds of planes, bombs, sirens, and tears fill the news each evening. Hospitals are overflowing with injured. Hundreds of displaced families attempt to find safe locations in which to drop their meager belongings and feed their children. War is terrible. Will there ever be PEACE throughout our world? During a recent trip down the Danube Read more
Kathryn Ransom 