Oh, To Be Like Daniel

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I’m reading the Book of Daniel during this month. Daily. All 12 chapters. Daniel is one of my favorite books in the Bible. Daniel is one of my heroes. I desire to emulate him. Listen to this… Daniel and his friends were ten times better than all of the magicians and enchanters in Babylon. Oh, to be like Daniel. When …

Royal Potential

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A prince has been born! His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge, the son of HRH Prince William of Wales, Duke of Cambridge and HRH Duchess Catherine nee Middleton of Cambridge. George, my boy, the world is your oyster. What are you going to do with it? The baby prince has all the opportunity and potential any human …

My First Christmas Tree

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I’ve always loved Christmas. When I was little, my parents made it kind of magical for us and that fit just right with my DNA.Those early years included trips to the grandparents for Christmas dinner. More presents. Fun with cousins.Even after we moved away from the family for Dad to go to seminary in Oklahoma, Christmas still had a magic for …

Story Is Everywhere

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My husband notices “the look,” a shift in my tone, the way I move the conversation from dialog to firing a hundred questions… He raises his hand to politely interrupt.“I forgot to warn you. She’s a writer. Anything you say can and mostly will end up in her novels. Speak at your own risk.”I can’t help it. People fascinate me. …

Being Thankful

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I’m grateful for… Peanuts, Charlie Brown and the Gang. And oh, for peanuts wrapped in chocolate. For sweets. For ice cream and frozen Snicker bites. For friends Family Songs of praise My little green convertible The squirrels I feed every morning Neighbors who ring my door bell so our dogs can visit Writing Novels Those who read them! Southern Belles. …