Category: life perspective
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The Any Day Journal – 14: On the Lighter Side of Life
I have always found peace in nature. When I walk among the trees, whether in prayer, reflection, or simply pausing to breathe. I feel God’s presence close at hand. These walks have become a wellspring for my journal, where I gather thoughts, poems, and prayers that rise from the quiet of the woods. Canada’s woods… Read more
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When Life Gives You Lemons
Not Everyone Likes Lemonade When life hands you lemons, the world says: squeeze them into lemonade. But faith whispers something deeper. God can turn bitterness into a blessing. Taste and see that the Lord is good (Psalm 34:8). Even the sharpest sorrows can become sweetness when placed in His hands. This summer, my daughter and… Read more
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Happy No-vember: 9 (Maybe 10) Graceful Ways to Say No
A witty, satirical reflection on No-vember I’ve been reflecting on everything I need to accomplish this month, and I’ve had to say “no” to certain requests to take on fewer commitments and stay grounded. You may have heard this already, but here’s a reminder just in case. November is the month where boundaries fall into… Read more
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Wildflowers that make us think…
When walking, take time to observe the plants lying flat on the ground or against the stone wall of the sidewalk, or pushing through the concrete of an abandoned building. What do you see? What do you think? This is my unedited shot of the thistle-prickly leaves and stems. I had fun reading about it… Read more
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Thoughts on Grief
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Reflection and poetry Grief is not a problem to solve, but a presence to endure—a quiet companion that reshapes the soul in silence. Though it may arrive uninvited, it teaches us how deeply we have loved, and how tenderly we are still learning to let go “The Lord is nigh unto them that are of… Read more
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The Devil’s Curb
Broad is the way that leads to destruction There are moments in every believer’s journey when we find ourselves standing at the edge of something dangerous, not fully in the wrong, but not fully anchored in the right. “The Devil’s Curb” names that fragile place. It’s the spot where temptation feels subtle, compromise feels small,… Read more
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Embrace Divine Timing: A Blessing for October
“Time and tide wait for no man.” Dear Friends, As we enter this new month, I’m reminded of the old English proverb: “Time and tide wait for no man.” —originating as early as the 13th century and later echoed by Chaucer and others, this phrase reminds us that life’s currents move forward, whether we’re ready… Read more
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The Courage to Love: A Path Toward Healing
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For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.— 2 Timothy 1:7 KJV We think hate will rid us of what we fear, but it only deepens the wound.— Brad Reedy. Hate doesn’t just appear; it grows, slowly and quietly, built from moments… Read more
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September
A Month to Remember Just thinking…🤔 Why do people say that September is a month to remember, when I wonder what about November and December, which both have the ’ember’? And what about October? I guess even without the “-ember,” October glows with its own kind of fire. More on October later. This September carries… Read more
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