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January 1
Am I the only one who wakes up on the first day of a new year expecting life to be different just because we put up a new calendar? I must be a touch crazy because no one else in my house feels the same way about a new year. They’re all acting the same…
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Promoting the Spiritual Life
My mother-in-law gave me this book for Christmas. It is a collection of Sophia Tolstoy’s photography and diaries. This woman was amazing. I am finding some great quotes in this book. From her diary entry, 6 March 1887: One thing I do find intolerably unjust…is the idea that one should have to renounce one’s personal…
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Blessings in disguise
We had such a relaxed day yesterday that it doesn’t even seem like yesterday was Christmas Day. This Christmas was very different for us: waiting for repairs in our home (they will start work in the kitchen next week), Karl and Benjamin have not been 100% well, putting rooms back in order, Karl did a…
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A Christmas Eve post
I really wish I had something substantial to share. The only thing I’m thinking about right now is the next thing I have to do. Honestly, blogging is not on my to-do list. I should not be sitting here, but I am because I have missed blogging the last couple of days. It’s just something…
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Nothing, and I do mean nothing, happened as planned
I’m not quite sure how to begin. Do I compose an intriguing introduction so that you will continue reading? Do I offer a few verses which demonstrate the Sovereignty of God? Or shall I commence inundating you with random statements to half-heartedly describe this land of futility in which I live? Can you tell I…
