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August 19, 2013
Creation Declares – Horses
From ancient times until the invention of modern tanks, horses were the measurement of the strength of an army. Thanks to movies and television, I can picture the Egyptian chariots from The Ten Commandments, Roman chariots from Ben-Hur, numerous cavalry … Continue reading →
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August 17, 2013
Encouragement For The Journey
Life is a journey full of twists and turns and unexpected delights. My own journey includes walking by faith, balancing work with raising a family, caring for a special needs child, and pursuing my dream of writing full-time. While I’ve … Continue reading →
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August 16, 2013
Story Starters – 7
“I feel compelled to report that at the moment of death, my entire life did not pass before my eyes in a flash.” This week’s opening line, gleanedwhile meandering through my local library, certainly filled my mind with lots of … Continue reading →
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August 14, 2013
Tools For the Journey – Emotional Bank Accounts
How’s your bank balance? My husband and I recently refinanced our house in order to consolidate our debt at a lower interest rate and free up money in our monthly budget so we can start saving regularly towardan inevitable … Continue reading →
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August 12, 2013
Creation Declares – Oxen
Way back in my student-teaching days, I discovered an educational computer game called Oregon Trail that simulated thepioneer’s journey across the country in wagon trains.Unfortunately, I usually contracted a disease … or my oxen got sick or injured. Healthy oxen … Continue reading →
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August 9, 2013
Story Starters – 6
“I woke to the patter of rain on canvas, with the feel of my first husband’s kiss on my lips.” This opening line immediately put me into the scene by bringing back memories of childhood camping trips and rain pattering … Continue reading →
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August 7, 2013
Tools For the Journey – Habit #3 – Put First Things First
What one thing could you do (that you aren’t doing now) that if you did on a regular basis would make a tremendous difference in your personal life? What one thing in your business or professional life would bring similar … Continue reading →
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August 5, 2013
Creation Declares – Mountain Goats
Two weeks ago, I went up to Rocky Mountain National Park with family including several from out of state who were in town for my brother’s wedding. While there, we were on the lookout for many animals that call the … Continue reading →
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August 2, 2013
Story Starters – 5
“Scolding never did any good.” This opening line make me laugh because I immediately pictured a mother, with hands fisted on her hips, full of disgust at the behavior of her children when she spies the muddy footprints leading from … Continue reading →
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July 31, 2013
Tools For the Journey – Habit #2 – Begin With the End in Mind
Imagine for a moment that you could eavesdrop at your funeral. What would you want others to say about you? What would you want others to have seen in your life? What achievements would you want them to remember? What … Continue reading →
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