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For Karen

By Shirley Mozena|2021-07-13T11:43:49-07:00July 13th, 2021|Friendship, Hope and Joy|

In December of 1964, Karen’s life was cut short in a head-on collision in Portland, Oregon. I still miss that friend of mine

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Vulnerable Love

By Shirley Mozena|2023-08-31T06:05:39-07:00July 9th, 2021|Grief and Loss, Hope and Joy, Spiritual Reflections|

I must admit, I am in love with this toy-sized energetic fluff of a pup and it gives me just a tiny glimpse of the love God has for me and you.

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Pray–He is There

By Shirley Mozena|2021-03-19T14:32:43-07:00March 19th, 2021|Grief and Loss, Hope and Joy, Marriage, Spiritual Reflections|

In my most recent book, co-authored with my husband, Jim, the final chapter discussed how to have a "charmed marriage." We listed several ideas. My favorite two are the following: Pray together. Grow spiritually. For those of you who do not incorporate these two in your marriage, I encourage you to do so. Let me [...]

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It’s Around the Corner

By Shirley Mozena|2023-02-07T12:31:28-08:00February 26th, 2021|Hikes and Walks in Nature, Hope and Joy, Spiritual Reflections|

The morning light is arriving sooner each morning. I like waking up to light. As I look outside my office window, I see a large willow tree. It seems to be reaching to the sky. Soon, each of those tiny branches will be filled with green tiny leaves. There's a pussy willow along my [...]

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What Habit Have You Dropped Since You said “I do”? and Other Thoughts

By Shirley Mozena|2021-01-08T08:15:00-08:00January 8th, 2021|Hope and Joy, Marriage, Remarriage, Spiritual Reflections|

We've nearly covered all of the areas to make your marriage a Charmed Marriage. Our number Seven should be fun for both of you and not difficult to complete.

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One Week From Today

By Shirley Mozena|2020-12-18T07:50:16-08:00December 18th, 2020|Christmas, Grief and Loss, Hope and Joy|

This Christmas season, I challenge you to read carefully some of the less-heard Christmas carols. I believe you may be encouraged by their words. Without this special season, we would not know the hope the Christ-child-Savior brings to us.

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We Have An Amazing God!

By Shirley Mozena|2020-12-11T07:27:25-08:00December 11th, 2020|Hope and Joy, Marriage, Remarriage|

Today, as I reflect back on the past seven years, I am amazed! God is good. God is faithful. We are blessed!

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Uncertain Times

By Shirley Mozena|2020-11-27T08:53:23-08:00November 27th, 2020|Grief and Loss, Hope and Joy, Spiritual Reflections|

Enjoy the day after Thanksgiving. Feast again on the left-overs from yesterday's Thanksgiving meal. Put up your decorations for Christmas if that is your custom. And give thanks. The eternal battle is won!

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A Charmed Marriage

By Shirley Mozena|2020-11-19T11:47:35-08:00October 23rd, 2020|Grief and Loss, Hope and Joy, Remarriage, Spiritual Reflections|

We often say we are standing on the shoulders of our previous mates. Our previous marriages have benefitted this marriage.

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Trust God: See All

By Shirley Mozena|2021-12-08T07:37:14-08:00September 4th, 2020|Grief and Loss, Hope and Joy, Remarriage, Spiritual Reflections|

We don't know what's around the next corner, but we do know who will carry and deliver us. That's a promise for you, too.

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