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The Week In Words

Posted in Christian Life, Quotes, The Week in Words, Thoughts From Scripture on February 28, 2011 | 10 Comments »

Welcome to The Week In Words, where we share quotes from the last week’s reading. If something you read this past week inspired you, caused you to laugh, cry, think, dream, or just resonated with you in some way, please share it with us, attributing it to its source, which can be a book, newspaper, [...]

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Laudable Linkage

Posted in Christian Life, Family, Stray thoughts on February 26, 2011 | 7 Comments »

It’s been a little while since I shared interesting links I’ve seen here and there. Hope you find something of interest! Rejoice With Those Who Rejoice. Love Jeanne’s honesty here, and the last two paragraphs especially hit home with me. Quote: “Life has been a file in the hand of a loving God, and He [...]

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Friday’s Fave Five

Posted in Family, Friday's Fave Five on February 25, 2011 | 18 Comments »

Welcome to Friday’s Fave Five, hosted by Susanne at Living to Tell the Story, in which we can share our favorite things from the last week. This has been a wonderful exercise in looking for and appreciating the good things God blesses us with. Click on the button to learn more, then go to Susanne’s [...]

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Book Review: A Memory Between Us

Posted in Books on February 24, 2011 | 8 Comments »

A Memory Between Us by Sarah Sundin is set in WWII. Lieutenant Ruth Doherty is an army nurse stationed in England. The shame of her past and the pressure of supporting her younger siblings causes her to keep to herself. She welcomes neither the outreach of friends nor the overtures of servicemen, but her efficient [...]

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The edge of the road

Posted in Christian Life, Thoughts From Scripture on February 23, 2011 | 5 Comments »

One of the joys of living in eastern Tennessee is the view of the Smoky Mountains in the distance. But living so close to the mountains means the terrain here is rather hilly. When we were house-hunting, some homes were ruled out because the driveways were so steeply sloped I would never be able to [...]

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What’s On Your Nightstand: February

Posted in Books on February 22, 2011 | 13 Comments »

The folks at 5 Minutes For Books host What’s On Your Nightstand? the fourth Tuesday of each month in which we can share about the books we have been reading and/or plan to read. You can learn more about it by clicking the link or the button. It’s funny how, at the beginning of last [...]

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The Week In Words

Posted in Christian Life, Quotes, Religion, The Week in Words, Thoughts From Scripture on February 21, 2011 | 10 Comments »

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Happy Birthday to Mittu!

Posted in Family on February 20, 2011 | 5 Comments »

Happy Birthday to a sweet daughter-in-law!

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Book Review: Living with Purpose in a Worn-out Body: Spiritual Encouragement for Older Adults

Posted in Aging, Books, Christian Life, Thoughts From Scripture on February 19, 2011 | 5 Comments »

When I saw Mocha With Linda mention Living with Purpose in a Worn-out Body: Spiritual Encouragement for Older Adults by Missy Buchanan, I knew I had to get it for my mother-in-law and myself. Missy was a daily caregiver to her mother, who lived to be 92, and now Missy spends much time visiting with [...]

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