Category Archives: Forgiveness

A Fragrant Aroma: She’s Beautiful!

A while ago Tom and I were at dinner.  He was telling me about a time he was away from home and the people he had met.  One person in particular he was talking about was a woman, so I … Continue reading

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A Fragrant Aroma: Honesty Breeds Intimacy

There have been two MAJOR times in our marriage when honesty – the painful kind of honesty you know is going to hurt your spouse – is necessary.  The first happened during our third year of marriage when I was … Continue reading

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Storing or Hauling?

Garbage Day comes twice a week. We know the days they collect; we know the general time of day they come.  Yet, today we missed it!  The leftovers from our wonderful dinner party on Friday will have to wait around … Continue reading

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Freebie Friday: Food For Thought

We’ve shared with you Grace Gems – a daily encouragement of Puritan thought sent to you via e-mail, but we don’t remember if we’ve shared Ken Sande’s PeaceMeal, from Peacemaker Ministries.  He is the author of the excellent book, The … Continue reading

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Freedom To Fail

Greetings from the high country of North Carolina!  It is snowing “buckets” outside – something I have only seen a few times in my life, and never like this!!!  It is beautiful, but since we don’t have a 4WD vehicle, … Continue reading

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Freebie Friday: A Fresh Look

Today we offer you a fresh look at a familiar passage of scripture as shared from the book, Counsel From The Cross, by Elyse Fitzpatrick and Dennis E. Johnson.  Please take a moment to slowly consider what they are saying … Continue reading

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Freebie Friday – Timely Advice

Since Christmas is only 6 weeks away we thought it would be a great Freebie reminder to watch this hilarious video!  Have a wonderful weekend!

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Watch Your Step

Debi and I had the opportunity to go on a hike in the Sequoia National Forest a few years ago.  As we set out on the trail, Debi was struck by the number of cow patties dotting the trail. I … Continue reading

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