Tag: Bible
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TO SUBMIT, OR NOT TO SUBMIT?
An old adage goes like this: ‘a man convinced against his will, is of the same opinion still!’ I hate to admit that as a child I had a slight (very slight) problem with authority. I disliked being told what to do. I had to know what everyone else was doing first and if I…
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DO GOOD PEOPLE EXIST?
Well… what you think? Do good people really exist? It has been said, ‘we became what we habitually do’! In other words, our constant, habitual actions define our character. We’ve heard it said about people, perhaps we even think it of ourselves. I must admit, I used to think so, too. As a matter, I…
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DEAR CLEO…
Dear Cleo, I am sitting here, in my favorite space, listening to the birds and the noise of the early morning commute, in the distance. The rain has subsided for the moment but may too soon, return. Wow! Nineteen already! How quickly the years have flown by. I remember like it was yesterday, the doctors…
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MY NATURAL HAIR- THE CONCEPTION
My hair has been in its natural state for almost eight years. I have not consistently taken great care of my hair, throughout the years; I do not like the feel of wet hair, and washing my hair is very time consuming. ‘Wash day’ has literally become an event, which needs to be planned in…
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DEATH’S BELLS ARE RINGING!
Yesterday was the funeral of a friend, who died suddenly about a week ago. His death reminded me of the frailty of life. The Bible tells me that my life is like a vapor; a whiff. The older I become, the more funerals of friends and family I attend. For some, I thank God that…
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NEW AGAIN
Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer’s praise, The glories of my God and king, The triumphs of His grace! I know I have said it before, but I love spring. It is possible that spring may be my favorite season. The temperature is reasonable; not too hot, not too cold. I…
Becoming HIS Tapestry 