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“I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.” ~ Isaiah 48:10 ~ and “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God.” ~ Isaiah 41:10 ~ “Whatever befalls me in this vale of tears, I know that He has “chosen” me.” ~ C. H. Spurgeon ~ “God is a witness that cannot…
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~ tea pot and, below, matching dish ~ Those boys from Wind in the Willows are back in the USA, enduring a Colorado snow storm and resting up at PomPom’s before heading to Northern Ireland and Fraise Lachrymose. The tea party was yesterday but I had some unexpected emergencies happen and am just now putting up my post. The boys…
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~ photo borrowed from Mr. Cliburn’s website ~ And in a world gone made with people jockeying and vieing for attention, no matter the cost, there are bit of news that are worthy. A gentleman who made a dramatic and positive difference in this frosty ole world is no longer with us. Mr. Harvey Lavan Van Cliburn passed away yesterday…
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~ Levi, staying healthy and well ~ Every time I go grocery shopping, I hear people talking about how sick they’ve been. Recently, two women were talking and one said, “I’ve been on antibiotics three times since Christmas and I’m still sick.” Needless to say, I gave a wide berth. There are some things you can do to decrease your…
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~ two sentinels ~ Patrice, over at Everyday Ruralty, hosts Chats on the Farmhouse Porch; today is number 82. Here are today’s questions and my answers. 1. Is there a room in your house you’d like to redecorate or remodel? The living room and hall need painting; that’s being planned for spring. 2. Did you watch the Oscars? A few minutes…
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Let’s start here… ~ Medina, NY ~ There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” ~ Albert Einstein ~ Today’s Miracle ~ In a world gone mad with gluttony for power and greed for control, nothing happens that God doesn’t allow ~
~ looking the long way down the valley ~ “I will send down the showers in their season; they shall be showers of blessings.” ~ Ezekiel 34:26 ~ “An infinite God can give all of Himself to each of His children. He does not distribute Himself that each may have a part, but to each one He gives all of…
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In WWII England, the Ministry of Information (MOI) was developed by the British government and was responsible for publicity and propaganda. After the outbreak of the war, late 1939, the MOI was charged with developing moral boosting posters that would be placed across Great Britain. They would be similar, in that all would use bright colors, and have the crown…
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What don’t some folks understand about a free market? It enables us to have choices when we shop whether it’s for food, clothing or luxury items? I like the Second Amendment, “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” Do you…
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Do you pray for yourself? I mean, really pray for your needs, situation, for blessings, grace, mercy, marriage, parenting, wisdom… That’s the question Jen is asking over at Finding Heaven Today and, frankly, it stopped me cold. Do I pray for me, specifically for Sandra? Ummm, sort of. When I’m trying to get the frozen barn door open, I pray…
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~ Mary and Donald’s sign ~ Are you familiar with Marian, also known as Miss Mustard Seed? She’s a recent blog read for me, a thoroughly enjoyable read and full of good and useful information. Marian says we should “Move Mountains In Our Home” and also has a new book Inspired You and it was through her blog I learned…
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