The rugged portion of coastline in northwest Italy known as Cinque Terre is not the easiest to reach, but it is certainly easy to love. The Cinque Terre (meaning five lands) region includes five remote villages which are terraced into the steep landscape and cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Unreachable by car, residents and visitors […]
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Far away and long ago,a weary couple made their way,traveling home to Bethlehemfor the census of the day. Both trusted Godfor a miracle to come.A babe to save the world–our eternity to be won. Named Jesus for he saves,but by many titles he is calleda compassionate protectorand provider of peace unequaled. He is God with
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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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