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A Model for Prayer

My seven year old granddaughter, (who calls me Besta which is the Norwegian word for Grandma) said, “Besta, the Bible you gave me doesn’t work in Sunday School” I asked her to explain. She said that the Bible I had … Continue reading

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Watching God with Wonder

I am writing this from a page in my story where I have exhausted all I know to do. My prayer for guidance seems to be answered with “Watch God be God”. This phrase is not unfamiliar to me as … Continue reading

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The Healing Power of Love

Yesterday I was sent a visitor from God. She has a name by which people call her, but I recognized her and today remember her as love. She was not in a hurry, even though I know she has much … Continue reading

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A Little Boat in Constant Readiness

“…a vast multitude, hearing all the many things that He was doing, came to Him. And He told His disciples to have a little boat in [constant] readiness for Him because of the crowd, lest they press hard upon Him … Continue reading

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Looking Back at the Camino Experience

This post will conclude this series on the Camino de Santiago. I have a choice now of what I want to remember from this experience. I want to remember coming home and wondering why I needed so much stuff in … Continue reading

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The” Real Work”

by Shirlee Vandegrift Recently I wrote an article about the “Real Work.” I admonished the readers to remember the Real Work; PRAYER. In the last several months I was having a tough time praying. In fact I even wondered how … Continue reading

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God’s Stunning Strategy

I received a message today that there is danger coming our way. Scared, I jumped into conversation with God and asked my friends to fast. Together we asked Him for help. My Prayer: “O, Lord, You have been the God … Continue reading

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Being Attentive to our Posture

As I am preparing for a hike I am reminded that posture is important. As I go for my walk I try to remember to press my tummy toward my spine, let my shoulders relax and widen, and picture a … Continue reading

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Navigating Health Care

First phone call: Patient: I need to schedule an EKG Clinic: What is your date of birth? Patient: xx/xx/xxxx Clinic: We don’t have you in our system. Patient: I had an EKG at your facility before and that is why … Continue reading

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The Comfort of Being Known

A long time friend went with me for a medical procedure today. I invited her into the room where all the questions are asked. It felt good to know that as I responded to inquiries regarding my health history and … Continue reading

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