During James Madisons presidency the country was divided. The War of 1812 was opposed by the Federalist Party. The issues of slavery and western expansion also brought divided opinions.
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Mystery in the Garden: Cucumbers and Squash Blossoms
My garden has offered some puzzles this year. I have a cucumber plant that looks healthy but didn’t seem to be producing any cucumbers. I am aware that cucumbers can hide among the foliage, so I looked carefully. As I was walking away disappointed, I looked upward and saw a…
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Finding the Way Through Grief
After our son died, the eleventh chapter of the gospel of John became a great comfort. Martha and Mary struggled with their emotions after the death of Lazarus. Both sisters said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” John 11: 21 & 32 Jesus saw…
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Two Women, Two Choices
In the Bible two kings offer two women anything, up to half of their kingdom. What were their choices? The book of Mark records the imprisonment of John the Baptist and how the wife of Herod wanted him put to death. An opportunity for her wish came during a banquet.…
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Book Reviews: The Joy Challenge and Communion
The Joy Challenge by Randy Frazee Reading a chapter from this devotional book each morning has provided a good start to my day. The chapter begins with a verse from Paul’s letter to the Philippians and provides a principle to live by. Here are some principles that were especially meaningful…
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Summer Jobs, Shifts and Workmanship
In the current time, it is challenging for young people to find jobs. I am grateful that three of my grandchildren had summer jobs, and now they will be returning to high school and college. I remember my jobs during high school. One summer I was a mother’s helper for…
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Blooming Roses and Garden Success Tips
The roses are blooming a second time. I picked this rose with such a lovely scent and a few more flowers for a vase. I picked off two Japanese beetles from the rose bush. I am pleased, because overall, I have seen just a few beetles. In years past I…
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They Settled in Canada
When I was growing up, my family made trips to Toronto, Canada. My father was asked to meet with some Finnish families as a part of ministry. We became friends with these families. They had immigrated to Canada from Finland. They were unable to settle in the U.S. because the…
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Book Reviews: Stories from Iraq, England and America
When the Apricots Bloom by Gina WilkersonThis novel is set in Iraq during Saddam Hussein’s regime. The author spent 10 years in Iraq and writes from her experience. It is hard to be a woman in Iraq. Secrets and political pressure to be informants create a crisis for three women.…
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Falling Short and God’s Love
Sometimes at night I think about past failures, frustrations, missed opportunities to show kindness, my regrets. Like all people, I am a sinner. The Bible explains God’s great love for all people. . . . the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there…