Tag Archives: Gratitude

Take Time To Honor Veterans On Veterans Day

Veterans Day is one of those holidays that don’t get the respect they deserve. It always is observed on November 11, which means it can fall on any day of the week. It’s a Federal holiday and a bank holiday, … Continue reading

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Grateful For My Abundant Life

On the last Sunday of the month, our church includes a Litany of Healing in the service. One of the first lines invokes God’s will for us to “have life, and have it more abundantly.” Hearing that phrase in the … Continue reading

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Visiting Monuments On Memorial Day

In this part of the country Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer, with neighborhood pools opening and grills being fired up for the first time since winter. But we also take time to remember and honor those who … Continue reading

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Runner’s Gratitude List

As I am getting ready for Thanksgiving–reviewing my recipes, getting the house ready for company, hitting several grocery stores for special holiday ingredients–I am taking time to appreciate and be thankful for all the blessings in my life. First on … Continue reading

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Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy

One reason I never tire of hearing familiar Bible stories is their timelessness. They address core human conditions that we wrestle with today–family tensions, love triangles, power struggles, jealousy. The Parable that we heard in church last week reminded me … Continue reading

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