Word Writing – Dream Casting
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Code Switching: I ran across this term in the book I am reading about a church. “Have you ever found yourself adjusting the way you talk or behave when transitioning from one environment to another? Perhaps you shift from casual banter with friends to adopting a more formal tone in professional settings. Many refer to…
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Many years ago, my father pointed out one pretty picture in his collection of oil and water paintings at our farm and told me to take care of it. I hauled it from there to my new home a couple years ago and left it packed behind my desk. Last week I thought I’d bring…
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Letter #1 On the first envelope, the cancellation date was 1937, with a number of smudged cancellation postmarks. I’d need a magnifying glass to read them. There were three different-colored stamps. The return address was simply “Sig Johnson, Retalhuleu, Guat.” I wondered what that even meant. Opening the flap on the pale blue envelope I…
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NURSING HOME SERMONS Abraham breathed his last and died in a ripe old age, an old man and satisfied with life; and he was gathered to his people. Genesis 25:8 Speaking of living a long time, did you notice the days are getting longer? Yes, the Spring Dandelions are poking their sunny yellow heads…
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Read about Andi Wittwer on APG news. http://www.apg-wi.com/spooner_advocate/news/local/author-to-talk-about-let-the-secrets-die/article_a977a4bc-4514-11e6-b217-87618a468638.html Wittwer will introduce her new book, “Let the Secrets Die,” the first in the Jewell Johnson Mysteries series. She also will discuss the “family” next door, an important part of the series. Rural Wisconsin is a perfect place to “hide out.” Low population density, deep woods, swamps,…
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Character is what defines you as a human being. It’s what people see in you. It’s what people will say about you when you turn your back or after you pass away. Character is one of the most important things you have. Do you invest in yours? Do people see your faith in what you…
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“Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life.” Proverbs 16:20 I was downtown yesterday at the Fall Festival and a lady I saw had beautiful white hair, and she was so pretty and active! But the interesting thing is – no, the INTRIGUING thing – about her hair is…
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Because I Could Not Stop For Death Emily Dickenson Since then – ‘tis Centuries – and yet Feels shorter than the Day I first surmised the Horses’ Heads Were toward Eternity – It is autumn, October- cool and impending rain. Jewell wakes up after the break in at the Inn, to find Abby…
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Do you worry excessively? That’s not healthy.
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My book, “Let The Secrets Die“, the first of a three volume set called The Jewell Johnson Mysteries – is back from the publisher and I am picking up them up tomorrow. This edition is a First Edition, signed and numbered and there are only 250 for Friends and Family. I will be publishing it again when…
Up North in Wisconsin 