faith
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Living in Southeast Georgia has made me notice how much local customs shape a place. Some traditions feel deeply tied to the water, the weather, and the rhythm of the year. Others are rooted in church life and community memory. A couple of weeks ago, one of the best-known spring traditions here happened again: the…
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Discovering Deeper Meaning with Every Passing Year… Life is a journey shaped by our experiences, dreams, and the passage of time. In our youth, we often view life as a vast horizon filled with endless possibilities. Everything feels urgent, moments are fleeting, and we tend to focus on achievement and adventure. The future seems distant,…
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Remembering the People Who Touch My Life….. There’s something magical about the way I seem to connect with people wherever I go—at the store, at work, on a hike at the ark, or just walking the trail by the beach. I’m the kind of person who talks to everyone, and somehow, I keep meeting people…
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Rambling on about confidence, the God factor, and overcoming weakness… Many see a confident person as someone who stands tall, speaks with assurance, and meets challenges with unwavering resolve. Yet, what lies beneath this outward composure is a remarkable inner world, a tapestry woven with both strength and vulnerability, fierceness and humility. True confidence is…
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The biggest challenge I will face in the next six months… Cataract surgery. It is what is next on the list of getting older and needing repair. I know, I know, it is a simple thing… or so I have been told. But for me, it is one thing I am fearful of. I know,…
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Rambling on about Faith, Family, Guidance, and Gratitude When I pause to reflect on the many blessings or gifts in my life, one stands above all the rest… it is my faith. More than any possession or achievement, faith is the greatest gift I’ve ever received. It shapes how I see the world, guides my…
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The sun was already peeking through the blinds when I finally shuffled out of bed, feeling both guilty and giddy for having indulged in such a luxurious sleep-in. My usual routine is dictated by early mornings, so waking up at 9:38 am felt almost rebellious. As I wandered into the kitchen, the quiet calm of…
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There’s a quiet comfort in Sunday rituals, even when the weather keeps me indoors. I find myself reflecting on how quickly time passes and how each week brings its own little surprises, from holidays to hidden moments of beauty on an otherwise ordinary morning. Sometimes it’s in these gray, blustery hours that inspiration strikes, and…
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Rambling on about Rest, Faith, and Finding Peace in the Ordinary… There is an Italian phrase, “dolce far niente,” which means “the sweetness of doing nothing.” I first came to know this phrase from watching “Eat, Pray, Love” with Julia Roberts. I love the movie, it made me think about life and the love of…
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Rambling about My Personal Overwhelm and the Search for Comfort and Control… Holy Mother of Moses… Life feels like a whirlwind lately, much like Dorothy’s journey through Oz. There are moments when the world seems so bewildering, so packed with unfamiliar faces and experiences, that it’s easy to feel lost. It can be quite wicked…
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