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Lost & Found
I'll never forget it," I said. I continued my tale that happened twenty-some years earlier...
The Task
After so many years, I still need to be reminded to not do projects on my own strength.
She was the First
There are so many heroes and heroines I could talk about. She was only one of many.
Miracles
The miracle of having a relationship with God is so simple.
Three Dogs, Three Personalities
In many ways, the three "cousins" are a lot like humans. They want food. Comfort. Love. Approval. They will do most anything to get any of those things.
Peace, Perfect Peace
In my home, growing up, there was a plaque on the wall, right by the front door...
Warning…Wait…Trust
For and hour and a half, we waited, wondering if we'd need to stay there all night until the storm abated.
Creation Speaks
Monuments and statues, skyscrapers, castles, and cathedrals capture our attention, but I think creation by a Creative God is even better.
Tribute to a Mother
How can I write about a person who had so much influence on my life and lived to age ninety-three?
Heritage of a Grandmother
Although I wish I could have experienced the loving influence of Grandma Richert here on earth, I look forward to meeting her one day in heaven.
Kiss the Wave
We were on a rafting trip down the DesChutes River one hot August afternoon. We were having an exhilarating time riding the rapids, not minding getting wet.
A Best Friend
Dogs can steal your heart and when they're gone, we're sad. There is One--the Creator and Savior--who is always present and whom we can go to anytime.
The Robin Reminds
The Spirit was with me in my darkest hours.
The Mystery of the Dogwood Tree
I love white dogwood blossoms. When I lived in a [...]
From Sorrow to Wisdom
This week, I was driving along a busy street, thinking [...]
The Hands Tell the Story
Just yesterday, when I was with my hairdresser, we had a conversation about aging. I said I didn't like saying what my exact age was because usually, I hear the remark, "You don't look that old for your age!"
A Crown of Thorns
So what does that have to do with my crash into a thorny bush? A For me, a reminder of a teensy taste of what Jesus did for us. He didn't have to, but he loved us so much he allowed it to happen.
A Song with Hope and Promise
When I heard the song, it took me back.