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CHRISTMAS CARD JOY

My hands are up. I surrender. See the white flag I carry. That is all to say, I give up on my conquest to keep the Christmas card tradition. Well, hopefully, I keep it through my last Christmas; I expect … Continue reading

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A VALUEABLE DOLL … WORTH ALMOST NOTHING EXCEPT JOY

Back then, when? I don’t remember but possible 23 to 25 years ago, three sisters entered a Duckwall’s Variety Store in Hugoton, Kansas. And came out with some dolls. One of which is shown above as she looks today in … Continue reading

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CAROLS

Last year the carolers came. I knew most of them; they were from my church. My pastor and his wife were with them. It was a special treat. Caroling only came into my life after I married. I must have … Continue reading

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MY TOWN, JOY FLAG

I don’t get out much anymore. That sad fact was made plain to me just now as I try to remember whether or not Walmart has a Christmas tree, also do they play Christmas carols. I’m pretty sure they play … Continue reading

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IN THE SUN/SON

Geraniums in the sun; geraniums not in the sun. I’m thinking I’m better off in the Son! Won’t lose my bloom as fast! ******* SENDING NOVEMBER PRAYERS THAT YOU WALK IN THE SON! Pictures from Face Book, 2014

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WATERS OF JOY

A GRANDDAD CHALLENGE. This verse was a topic in a list of sermons in Granddad Jim’s Bible. I took it as a challenge to see what it might mean to me – to us. Isaiah 12:3-4 King James Version 3 Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out … Continue reading

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ARE YOU RADIANT WITH “PREGNANT JOY”

Definition of pregnant. 1 : containing a developing embryo, fetus, or unborn offspring within the body : gravid. 2 : full, teeming. 3 : rich in significance or implication  here Dear Christian,          The chances are that you have never been visited … Continue reading

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SOME GOOD EGGS FIND REASON FOR HOPE

I like blogs that are easy to remember; those that grab you & hug your heart; those worthy to pass on & share love with others. Life should solely be about sharing love, right?! About making another’s load lighter, putting … Continue reading

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MARY’S SOLILOQUY (#4 OF 4)

I have news. Do I whisper it in adoration? Or do I shout it in exultation? Here it is: Jesus lives! JESUS LIVES! He’s been set free. Jesus— free from the grip of the grave. Free even from the grasp … Continue reading

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MARY’S SOLILOQUY (#3 of 4)

A piercing of the heart—indeed, tonight my heart is not only pierced; it is ripped apart! I was at the foot of the cross! I watched him die! Die! This son of God, the miracle worker! Skeptics mocked him by … Continue reading

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