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Category Archives: Family
The Joys of Hopeful Waiting
One of the quotes I often come across on Facebook is this one by Soren Kierkegaard, “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” I find that reflecting on the past invariably shows me life’s lessons in … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Faith, Family, Nature, Photography, The Good News
Tagged Blessings, Serendipity
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Hopes and Expectations in Advent
I recently came across these lines from the great Catholic writer Hilaire Belloc: Kings live in palaces and pigs in sties But youth in expectation. Youth is wise. Yes, as a youth, I still remember the excitement that comes with … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family, Mystery, Photography
Tagged Christmas, Coming home
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Morning After Thanksgiving
I love the unfolding of the seasons It is like opening a bag filled with presents. There is always so much to be thankful for, Each day is blessings-full, heaven sent. I asked Jane, my sweet little angel, what she … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Gratitude, Poetry
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Witnessing
In my youth, I loved reading the lives of Christian martyrs, often imagining myself to be among their ranks. Today, I am not so sure if I would have the courage to face such a fate. I read about all … Continue reading
Gratitude
A loving heart is a grateful heart. I thank the Spirit that always hover over me For the many blessings I have received, most of which are undeserved and unmerited. For my family that has been the source and the … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, Life, Love
Tagged Gratitude, Prayer, Serendipity
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The Law of Love
Everything I do, good or bad, eventually comes back to me. That is the Law of the Harvest. I reap what I sow. It is the Law of Karma. What goes around comes around. But there is a higher law … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Family, Friendship, Relationships
Tagged Doing good, Service
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The Languages and Conversations in Our Lives
Halloween! Jonathan and Jane went Trick-or-Treating last night. And they were up very early this morning working on the toys they have traded their “loot” for with the Great Pumpkin. Leading up to the day itself, they had conversations with … Continue reading
Loving With All My Heart, Soul, and Mind.
Anabelle and I were gone for a week of vacation. And as we stirred up from our sleep yesterday morning, Jane came through our bedroom door, with a smile as radiant as the morning sun on her face. She went … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Family, Photography, Presence, Relationships
Tagged Blessings, Grace, Jane
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Where I Truly Want To Be
I have always been aware of God’s presence in my life. I believe my life is a gratuitous gift from Him, undeserved, unmerited, unconditionally given. I love the episode where He became man in Jesus Christ and lived among us. … Continue reading
My Brothers and My Sisters.
If people would only see others as their brothers or sisters, there would be less prejudice and hatred in this world. Wars will cease and violence against others will stop. If we would only see every woman as our mother … Continue reading