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Wisdom from Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Have you ever come across quotes from Lucius Annaeus Seneca, the dramatist, philosopher, and Roman politician who lived from 5 BC – 65 AD? Here are some of my favorites: “If a man knows not what harbor he seeks, any wind is the right wind.” “As long as you live, keep learning how to live.”…
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Praying for our Children
Today, I share prayer for all of our children in this country, many of whom will walkout of school to remember the seventeen students who were killed and many who were injured in a school shooting in Florida a month ago and remind us all that this should never, ever happen again. Then children were…
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Easter Offering: Building Bridges of Hope
Giving is an important part of my Lenten journey, do you think the same way? I am so proud of my church’s Easter Offering program, started in the 1950’s to support organizations that make a difference in their communities and the world. Here is an amazing video of the program: Organizations that are Supported by…
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Voice
It is a courageous conscious Choice for a woman to use her Voice to speak her Truth from the root of her pain and shame at relenting to an old patriarchal game that would have her use sex for financial gain. A decision that then drives her mad, utterly insane, a mute filled to overflow in…
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A Prayer
“The goal of prayer is the ear of God, a goal that can only be reached by patient and continued and continuous waiting upon Him, pouring out our heart to Him and permitting Him to speak to us. Only by so doing can we expect to know Him, and as we come to know Him…
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Weathering Life’s Storms
They say that March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb and this March has been no exception. We have had to weather a few storms already this week and praying for a calmer weather pattern. Here are some selected scripture on life’s storms… And when he got into the boat, his…
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Some Music Selections….
I thought I should share some wonderful music from the late Camellia Johnson. Her voice so powerful and beautiful, it will move you. Amazing Grace from Camellia Johnson Just a Closer Walk with Thee and The Battle Hymn of the Republic sung by Camellia Johnson Will There Really be a Morning sung by Camellia Johnson…
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International Women’s Day
a day to celebrate a Force to be reckoned with: Women- their strength and great resilience. She bears the children- it is Her womb that keeps the species relevant. Women- who hold up half the sky for half the pay and have even less say in matters that require humans to deeply contemplate the sorry…
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Some inspiration from Dolly…
This is a picture of a rainbow right outside of Reykjavik, Iceland during a snow storm. I was recently reminded of what a treasure the songwriter, singer, actress, mogul, philanthropist, and entertainer Dolly Parton is. Right after a massive forest fire hit her home region, she started to funnel money in to help small businesses…
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Let Justice Roll!
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 Let Justice Roll! by Marble Community Gospel Choir, 2004