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Mar.3/21 – Pick your friends, but not to pieces.

“A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.”– Proverbs 25:18 Like my mom used to say, if you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all. Words of … Continue reading

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Oct. 12/20 – We keep the best of what we give away. Give Thanks.

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.                    … Continue reading

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Mar.13/19 – The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.                  Ecclesiastes 9:10 Peace to … Continue reading

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Mar.6/19 – Learn from other’s mistakes rather than making them all yourself.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.                                             … Continue reading

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July 25/18 – Those who deserve love the least need it the most.

“But I say unto you, love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you”.                   … Continue reading

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Nov.9: It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice. (unknown author)

Where’s our Hope? I looked up the meaning of nice and was surprised to see that in the 13th century it was used to describe foolish, stupid, senseless, careless, among others. Oh yeah, it was a very nice word indeed, … Continue reading

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Nov.2 – “All labour that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

My Hope in sharing this quotation is a reminder to make an effort to be kind to one another. A conscious effort. When the kids were school age, a good morning meant I was up and enjoying a hot cup … Continue reading

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Sept. 7 – Music washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.

Ever found yourself singing when you’re upset or mad? Probably not. The appropriate music should raise our spirits and give us a sense of well being. Want to scratch the surface for hope? There are lots of references to music … Continue reading

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Aug.17: Have an attitude of gratitude

Photo description: Morning scene on Batchawana Bay, Ontario, Canada. Link to original photo Want to scratch the surface for hope?  When life is messy and it feels like nothing is as it should be, and our circumstances are painful, it’s … Continue reading

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July 20: Peace is not the absence of problems but the presence of faith.

Feelings come from our thoughts, even if we can’t change how we feel, we have choices and can change how we think. Want to scratch the surface with hope? John 16:33- “In the world you will have tribulation, but take … Continue reading

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