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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Spring is coming, and all living things are eager to proclaim it. The geese, back from their winter vacation, have assembled a small army at the pond where I walk. They squawk loud orders at each other and at anyone else trying to slip quietly by. Dogs, always happy to be released from the hold
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