Spring is the time of year for re-birth and renewal. Lilies, daffodils and other flowers begin to burst into color. The breeze lingers with the sweet smell of Hyacinths and Lilacs. The air is fresh. The sky seems bluer. Somehow spring makes everything more right with...
Finding Peace & Tranquility in Nature
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Nature can recharge your batteries like no other. And it’s everywhere once you just step outside.
It doesn’t matter what time of year it is. It doesn’t even matter if it’s hot or cold, sunny or gloomy. No doubt about it – there’s something calming and tranquil when...
The Tides of Change
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There’s an old saying: Everything changes, but everything remains the same. That’s one of those “ponderable” statements. I myself have pondered it many times while sitting outside on my garden prayer bench.
In fact, I was out there this morning with my coffee in...
During Stormy Weather Follow God’s Lantern
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There are lots of types of stormy weather: wind storms, rain storms, hurricanes, blizzards, etc. All of these can be challenging, especially when extreme weather comes to your own city or town. It’s important to be as prepared as possible – many times on short...
Start 2026 With Concrete Prayers
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2025 is running out the door! Unfortunately, I’ve known so many folks who’ve had a really rough time in 2025 and feel 2025 can’t get out of here fast enough ! For others, 2025 has been a banner year chocked with achievements. It’s what we call life: Up, down,...
God’s Lantern: Shining Bright This Christmas Season
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There’s always something special about the Christmas season. Just about everything around us temporarily changes – sometimes quietly, sometimes rapidly. Oh those holiday Sales! Oh the push for planning a full blown Christmas Dinner! Oh finding the perfect gift! Oh...
Thankfulness: 24/7 State of Mind
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Every morning when you wake up, do you think about all your blessings both great and small? Blessings in the past, present – and blessings yet to come in your future?
In both good times and bad times, it’s important to stay focused and count those blessings and most...
Concrete Prayers: Unbreakable
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Concrete Prayers: I talk about them a lot. Why? Because in times of distress or great uncertainty, they are the key to helping us go forward and stay strong in our faith and beliefs. Concrete prayers are those solid, steadfast prayers that establish our own personal...