In this day of *easy believe-ism*, a watering down of the gospel and a dearth of Christians who apply the Word in their lives, this conference is a breath of fresh air. There is freedom here. Freedom from the world’s thinking and influence. There is the power and beauty of God’s word preached without apology. This alone [...]
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It was just an ordinary day. Nothing out of the ordinary happened at all. Blood pressure check, breakfast, chores, chats, hugs, lunch, dinner, devotions. Just an ordinary day. Until. The Patriarch and I were getting ready for bed. I had already given him his night-time medications and had let him know all I had [...]
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A sweet friend and sister in Christ has organized a number of bloggers on my behalf, with a review of my soap, a giveaway and to spread the word about our dire financial situation. Here is the email they sent out. This is open to anyone who feels led to help me in my trouble. Our [...]
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Valentine’s Day 2013 That *day* was not a big deal for us. We didn’t go out to eat . much preferring my home cooked dinners. The Patriarch never gave me flowers though I did get special hand-drawn cards with original poetry on occasion (which I have kept!). Sometimes he would find cards, notes, little ‘Love [...]
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I have to write. Writing helps me process my emotions, helps me to…think. I have been reading the bible according to the Professor Horner Reading Plan. Not as diligently as I would like I am sorry to say. I picked up where my trusty bookmarks were and in today’s reading I read Psalm 116. Psalm [...]
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To my faithful readers, you may have wondered about my lack of posting this last bit of time. I have the saddest news I could think of that I need to tell you. On February 5, 2013 my beloved husband died quite suddenly and very unexpectedly. When I can I will come back and tell [...]
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I am just popping in quickly to ask you all to pray for a dear friend, Bambi over at In the Nursery of the Nation. Her wee 6 month old baby is very sick ~ life threateningly so. Please join me in lifting her family and the health and recovery of this sweet baby to [...]
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A number of years ago Arrow chose “John Deere” as the theme for his birthday party. That didn’t surprise us in the least. Arrow has been drawn to all things mechanical. The cake was supposed to look like a farm field with all the tractors. I placed plastic wrap on the top, where the tractors [...]
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Today is a momentous day. Yes, back in 1944 was the invasion of Normandy, France by the allied troops. It is referred to as ‘D-Day’. 43 years later there was another momentous day on June 6th. It was the day of my marriage to The Patriarch. Yes, that makes today our 25th Wedding Anniversary! I [...]
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I wish to extend my sincerest thanks to those who have served in our military and to the families who have lost a loved one who served our country. Thank you. Blessings, ~Aunt Mae (aka ~Mrs. R)
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