Having a few physical complications from time to time give cause for me to take painkillers for relief. Often, I ignore my condition as long as I can, and carry on. Other times, my pain is brought to my attention by the way I am breathing…short, shallow and often. Paying attention to the way I […]
The following is an article I wrote for Oikeo Music’s Spring issue of “Christian Songwriter’s” Magazine. To download a free PDF version of the magazine, visit www.oikeomusic.com I hope you enjoy!! ********************************************************************************************************** The tide is coming in as I sit on a large boulder not far from the water-line of the Kachemak Bay. The sky
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One of the most difficult principle for me to learn over the years has revolved around how to respect and honor people who have lost my respect or behave in a way that is offensive to me. Harder still are those who have offended me on purpose and continue the behavior that puts me on
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If you have ever sat with someone in an Emergency room or Doctor’s office who is suffering from an abnormal pain or malady, you have very likely felt the tension and fear of the unknown, and the desire for an answer. When the illness or malady can be righted with medication, the prescription is often filled
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An interesting TV show that came about in my generation is “Antiques Roadshow”. “**Part adventure, part history lesson, and part treasure hunt, ten-time Emmy® Award-nominated ANTIQUES ROADSHOW marks its 17th season in 2013. PBS’s highest-rated series, ROADSHOW is seen by almost 10 million viewers each week. Veteran television personality Mark L. Walberg serves as series
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One of the first lessons I needed to learn after moving to Alaska was how to plow snow. Last year, we had over 14 feet of snow fall in our yard and driveway over the course of five or so months. Nearly every day there was a reason to plow or at least shovel off
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I know you have said that you don’t need church or religion–it’s full of hypocrites anyways. I agree. In fact, I have found hypocrites in the most unlikely places. I found some at the bank, the post office, Starbucks, the grocery store, and even employed with Apple. Amazing! I’ve seen hypocritical husbands, wives, parents,
My husband and I were listening to a radio program a few years ago hosted by the late Larry Burkett about stewarding what God has given us. It was a live radio show where people would call in and ask financial questions seeking Biblical solutions, and one particular caller got our attention. The man who
If you are anything like me, the thoughts of giving gifts or things to others is both a joy and a frustration. I love it when I find the perfect gift for someone and they are so excited to receive it. I love finding things of value to me that I own and giving them