Spring has sprung, bringing with it your desire to enjoy all things outside. Gardening, house projects, or simply going for a walk all beckon you to take pleasure in the sunlight and breaths of fresh air. It is easy to spend hours lost in that pleasure, particularly if you have been cooped up for months due to the cold weather of winter. But long hours in the sun can lead to sun exposure and skin damage. How do you enjoy being outside when you have to worry about the sun? Is there such a thing
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The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.”- Genesis 12:1 Abraham and Sarah’s story absolutely fascinates me. Here is a couple quietly making their way in the world. Sarah, filled with grief over her inability to have a child, continues
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“You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me.”               –  Exodus 20:5 I have never understood this verse, never been able to reconcile it. How is it right?
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I hate doing laundry. It is my least favorite household task and I will probably do just about anything to avoid doing it. I can do every load in one day or I can do a little each day; but, no matter how efficient I may be, it is a never ending chore. There are
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“Love is always open arms. If you close your arms about love you will find that you are left holding only yourself.”   – Leo Buscaglia We have all seen those moments – the time when someone disembarks a plane, makes their way to baggage claim, and runs into a loved one’s arms. It’s touching, endearing,
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“Noah did everything just as God commanded him.”                –  Genesis 6:22 I have often wondered how Noah felt when God told him he needed to build an ark. Was there are moment where Noah stood there with his eyebrows raised and his lips pursed as he contemplated God’s sincerity? Maybe Noah wondered if God
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“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”                — Genesis 1: 31 Have you ever taken the time to truly stop and appreciate the world around you? To look at the beauty of nature, the laughter lines on a loved one’s face, or the simplicity of the world around you?
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“Then Jesus ordered him, “Don’t tell anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”                 — Luke 5:14 It is amazing to me how much ‘stuff’ can be accumulated in a relatively small period of time. My husband and I
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“Understanding what we do is not necessarily as important as how we do it.”              —   David Alexander Imagine for a moment that your life is a balloon. You can picture the most beautifully elegant balloon in the world. Or perhaps, you prefer the crazy one with the multitude of colors. Whichever one you
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Making wine is such a beautiful and unique process. Grape seeds are chosen, planted, and then harvested and then the wine-making process can begin. Unfortunately, making wine is not that easy though. Grape seeds are not all alike. Each type yields a specific grape and each grape offers a unique flavor. Wine makers must know
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