A walk down Main Street in the historic shopping district of St. Charles, Missouri in the middle of fall is a blessing to remember. The sidewalks and storefronts overflow with leaves and pumpkins and reminders to give thanks. As I strolled in and out of the shops a few weeks ago, the cheer and gratitude […]
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The first one up is called the hare — a hot air balloon chosen to lead the pack in a yearly tradition known as The Great Forest Park Balloon Race. The race participants, affectionately called the hounds, rise to “chase” in pursuit. Three years ago, my husband and I happened to discover this hot air
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A month ago my days were relatively quiet and peaceful. Now, not so much. Naturally a slow riser, I like to lay awake in bed and let the sun get up first. But now, the sun and I whisper a sleepy “good morning” to each other as I scoop poop off the wet morning grass.
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But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. John 14:26 NIV Connecting with the Holy Spirit can seem mysterious, difficult, strange, or even hard to believe. But, I don’t think God wants it to be that
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If only. If only bubble wrap protection would do the job. Before our son left to study abroad in Paris, I searched high and low for protective measures. I stocked his first aid kit with medications for common ailments. We talked about how to stay safe in a foreign country and where he could go
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