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Stones...12-7-25 Have you ever misplaced something that was precious to you? Yes, I know tangible items are not the most important thing, our God, family, eternity are. Those are really what matters most. But sometimes tangible things are a reminder of those we love and are important. Yes, we have our memories, our mind's eye that fills with thoughts and images of those we love. I say all this to say, we look at something or someone and the memories flood back. Sometimes the

Salvation...12-6-25 Our neighbor passed away this past Wednesday. We have been neighbors for over 37 years. This same week, a young man, who I knew when he was just a boy, passed away a couple of days before. The young man was saved and baptized. We had sat In Sunday School in the past with his parents. Their love for God was evident, and their faith deep. I attended the young man's service this morning. As I listened to those who loved and knew him speak, I was comforted by

Jeff, The Cactus...12-5-25 My grandson loves to draw. I am partial, of course, and think he is pretty talented. He drew this for a local art show. When I first saw this, I immediately noticed the eyes. Now, I know that this is only a drawing, but I can see character, emotion, care, and wistfulness. If it were living, I would say Jeff is sad. Occasionally, my grandson will tell me that he is sad. He will talk about wanting to be happy. When I ask him why he is sad, most of th

Living To Serve...12-4-25 One of my pleasures in life is painting. I enjoy taking the pieces of wood, drawing the image, cutting with my jigsaw or bandsaw, sanding, pickout out paints, getting my brushes ready, and painting. The process is relaxing, rewarding, and exciting. My husband calls our living room, my workshop. I paint while we watch television. I am together with him, carrying on conversations, but enjoying something being created. Sometimes, I am so lost in the

Heartaches...12-3-25 I was listening to a speaker this morning discuss trials, tragedies, and heartaches. He talked about the difference in the way people handle these times in our life. People of faith cry out to God and do have questions. The difference is in the understanding of God's faithfulness. Understanding how much God loves us does not minimalize the hurt, sorrow, and every emotion that comes with these times. What God's love does is provide comfort that can't be

Good Made Them All...12-2-25 This sweet girl couldn't get enough food from her first-time mother. After a couple of weeks, we noticed her lack of energy, growth, and stamina. We saw that her mother was trying, but as happens, it just wasn't enough. We have had many bottle babies in the past for various reasons. I gave her the first bottle, and she latched on, ate hungrily while wagging her tail, and curled up to sleep. We thought aloud, "Well, that was easier than most

Dime Store Santa...12-2-25 I know the feeling many children have at Christmas. Some children know that the holidays will not bring a house full of decorations, trips to look at lights, gatherings with friends and family, church candelight services and Children programs, or presents under the tree. I know that some children will watch others and wistfully dream of traditions with family, laughter, and all things "holly and jolly". I know these thoughts because I was one of