Monthly Archives: November 2017

The Frustrations of Limitation

After last night’s episode, I’m even more convinced that “simple plumbing job” is an oxymoron. Continue reading

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The Other Inner Child

Sometimes finding out we aren’t as good as we think we are is exactly what we need to become better than we are. Continue reading

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Full House, Full Hearts

It doesn’t take nineteen people to make a good Thanksgiving… but nineteen people in one house can certainly make a memorable Thanksgiving! Continue reading

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Home Improvement

Over my few decades, I’ve become suspicious that the folks who are willing to offer help are more likely to find help when they need it. Continue reading

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Uphill & Against the Wind

Sometimes we ride uphill and against the wind. It’s not easy but we can do it! Continue reading

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The Duties of Friendship

If you have friends like this, give thanks and be grateful. If you are a friend like this… give thanks and be grateful! Continue reading

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Pre-Dawn Darkness

“Do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we shall reap a harvest–if we do not give up.” –Old Jewish Tentmaker Continue reading

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Singspiration

A small elderly woman with an amazing voice brings an unexpected blessing during an ecumenical singing service in a small Kansas town. Continue reading

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Invocation & Benediction

May you be blessed in both the beginning and ending of this day that the Lord has made! Continue reading

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Slow Ride on a Quiet Day

Although we love the grandeur of bright colors and sunny skies, we sometimes need the quiet and peace of a cloudy day and softer scenes. Continue reading

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