I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
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Category Archives: September writing prompts
WATER BAPTISM
WATER BAPTISM, IT’S MORE THAN HOW WET YOU GET. IT IS YOUR WITNESS. (Some thoughts by yours truly.) I was a teen when I was baptized in water – immersed, to be as much as possible like Jesus. In that … Continue reading
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Tagged baptism, following Jesus, immersion, September writing prompt, sprinkling
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WHAT MAKES LIFE WORTH LIVING?
If I had money and time to do everything I wanted to get the most out of life, what do I perceive as being most rewarding. Perhaps I would pursue one or more of the following: Gain wisdom, common sense, … Continue reading
IN THE HANDS OF THE POTTER
A MARKED DISCOVERY – I HAVE BEEN SECURE IN THE HANDS OF THE POTTER. “But now, O LORD, You are our Father, We are the clay, and You our potter; And all of us are the work of Your hand.” Isaiah … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, changes, marked discovery, potter's hands, security, September writing prompt
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JUST A HOLY DAY – NOT A HOLIDAY
Splintered fragments from my day. RRRing. Answering phone. Hello. Want the girls today? Sure send them over. Running with hugs. Using water bottle to squirt water. Chasing yellow butterfly. Enters house. Soaking feet. Painting toenails. Turned over nail polish. Cotton … Continue reading
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Tagged Ashlyn, blessed life, family, fragments, grandchildren, holy day, Jadalyn, September writing prompt
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A SIZE 14
M’s September prompt for today is “once a treasure.” Can a treasure be something I didn’t have? Well, I can tell you it can be. Once I had a treasure; it was fifty pounds that I didn’t have that I … Continue reading
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Tagged September writing prompt, size 14, treasures
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INVITE ME OVER, I’LL FOLLOW CRUMBS
What is my “blogging” dream? A thousand followers? A thousand hits a day? How about four posts per week, or is it four posts a day that I seek? When I first stepped into this cyber pool, just know ten … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, illusionary dream, September writing prompt
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FEATHERY SWEETNESS
There was a young lad named Ben Who was scared of girls – but then He met a sweet young miss Who consented to his kiss. ‘Twas so sweet, soft and feathery – he wanted to do it again. … Continue reading
CIGARS AND BOURBON
Do you know how I know the picture shows “cigars and bourbon?” Because I googled it and this is what came up. I do recognize that brown paper-wrapped cylinder-shaped thing. That’s a cigar. I was taking dictation from a … Continue reading
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Tagged cigars and bourbon, humor, September writing prompt
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BUT YOU PROMISED ME!
“…about 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the United States divorce. The divorce rate for subsequent marriages is even higher….” (google) ******************* Take a look back—- “Promise you won’t tell?” “Cross my heart and hope to die, Stick a … Continue reading
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Tagged a man's word, character, fidelity, promises, September writing prompt
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NOW A PAPER STAR
‘Twas the golden years of movie stars—the 1940s and 50s In every city, town, nook, and cranny Somebody knew their name. They lived in health, wealth, and luxury Lived life to the fullest, for all to see. Among … Continue reading
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Tagged fame, luxury, paper stars, riches, Rita Hayworth, September writing prompt
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