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Springtime: A picture of new life in Christ

Spring has sprung and I’m enjoying planting a few flowers and filling the (too numerous) birdfeeders in my yard—hoping to entice my feathered friends to come down for a seedy feast. New shoots and leaves are bursting forth in my … Continue reading

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Family Vacation with Grown Kids: A True Blessing!

  For the last several years, we’ve been getting the family together for a vacation in Stowe, Vermont. Being from the south, it is quite a change for us—cooler weather, more mountainous, more color, etc. Although we love our state … Continue reading

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The Joy of Being a Grandparent: Reflections on the “Yes Phase of Life”

  My 6 year old grandson recently spent a week with me by himself—a short respite from his three little gregarious and spunky sisters. We had a wonderful time conversing about life, catching lizards (he did the catching, I just … Continue reading

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Deep Thoughts on Steadfast Faith

  Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake. —Martin Luther Why do I believe there is a God when so many others don’t? … Continue reading

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Simple Things That Make My Heart Sing!

  I sing in two different choirs. My own church choir, which is like a family to me, and a large statewide choir (300 strong) that sings at various events and churches around our state several times a year. Participating in … Continue reading

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