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Month: January 2008

Are Your Expectations Too High?

Are Your Expectations Too High?

Valentine’s Day is coming…believe it or not, it’s just two weeks away. It doesn’t seem possible, but time is flying by. I don’t know about you, but this used to be a day I did NOT look forward to. My hubby is not a romantic and for years did little on Valentine’s Day. In fact, if I didn’t remind him ahead of time, my birthday and our anniversary often got either overlooked, or was a last minute rush to find…

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When Two People Say It…You Listen!

When Two People Say It…You Listen!

The Bible talks about listening to the counsel of others, and where two or three witnesses testify to something. Now I’m not talking about listening to gossip or well meaning friends trying to talk you into buying a new dress, LOL! I’m talking about listening when you believe someone with wisdom in a given area makes a suggestion and shortly after, another person states the same thing… with no prior knowledge of the counsel already given. I had that happen…

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Susan Marlow’s New Book Release

Susan Marlow’s New Book Release

My good friend Susan Marlow writes wonderful books for kids. Her newest book in her Andrea Carter series just released and she’s the focus of my blog today. Take a look at her web site, her book summary and her book trailer. I have the trailer posted on the right hand side of my blog, so you don’t even have to hunt for it. If you know any grade school or junior high kids who love horses and enjoy reading,…

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Trying to Catch UP!!

Trying to Catch UP!!

Where do the days go??? I can’t believe I’ve allowed almost two weeks to pass without blogging. I tried getting into my blog to catch up with you all a few days ago and couldn’t get in. Then life got in the way and the days blasted past at lightening speed. So here I am, sitting in my easy chair on a Sunday afternoon, still in my pj’s and bathrobe, having stayed home from church with some form of vertigo….

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Prayers You Can Pray For the New Year

Prayers You Can Pray For the New Year

Here are a few prayers that a friend posted on a group that I belong to. I hope some of the scriptures and suggestions are a blessing. Pray daily for: 1. A deeper understanding of my value and worth before God. Ephesians 1:3-4; Psalm 139:1-18 2. Caring Christian friendships and involvement in Christian community. (In our case, especially with other Christian writers.) Hebrews 10:25; Proverbs 27:8-10, 17 3. Opportunities to share Christ through my words (both spoken and written) and…

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