It was good to hear President Obama quote from Ezekiel 11:19 during the memorial service for the slain Dallas police officers. He was expressing the hope that the people of this country can come together and put aside past hurts and prejudice to resolve our problems. I share this hope.…
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A Bluebell Bellflower & the Rocks and Waves of Lake Superior
“Grandma, come see the blue flowers I found.” I followed my granddaughter along a rocky path, as waves pounded the shore of Lake Superior. A light wind brushed against my face. The leaves on the birch trees rustled gently. There they were, bluebells, growing in a crack between the rocks.…
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Decision Was a Sad Day for Women’s Health
This letter was first published on the editorial page of the Daily Herald on July 3. I was sorting through my thoughts about the Supreme Court decision when I wrote this: Is it a victory for women? The Supreme Court overturned a Texas law that would have required safety regulations…
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Pretty Green Globes: Gooseberries for Jam and Pie
Berries have always been valued in my family as a special treat. When I was a kid it was mainly strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. There are so many more. I am developing an appreciation for gooseberries, elderberries and currants. The latter three grow well in my backyard. Gooseberries,…
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Hope Shared by Women Around the World at TGCW16
What is better than singing praise to God with 7,200 women? The only thing I can think of, is praising God with all of the redeemed in heaven. It was so good to be at the Gospel Coalition Women’s Conference last week. Women from all 50 states and 38 countries…
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Raquela: Book Review
Raquela Levy’s family had lived in Palestine for nine generations. Did you know that Palestine, referring to Israel, is a name derived from Philistine? Historically the Philistines were enemies of Israel. Raquela was a nurse midwife during the final years of British rule in Palestine. Ruth Gruber spent nine months…
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Inner Peace in a Chaotic World
Eberhard Arnold (1883 – 1935) wrote Innerland: A Guide into the Heart of the Gospel. In the following quote he was commenting on life in Germany in the years leading up to WWII. It speaks to the current time also. The great agitation in the world of today…
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VAXXED: 4 Actions to Improve Vaccine Safety
The destruction of data by the CDC is a huge news story but the major networks on TV are not covering it. I learned about the documentary, VAXXED on social media. I read that the Huffington Post censored an article about the movie. I wanted to see it myself.…
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Why does the U.S. Give More Vaccines than Other Nations?
The topic of vaccines is controversial. I have read through some of the research and followed the issue. My daughter had varying degrees of reaction to the vaccines she received as a child, and after one final vaccine developed fibromyalgia. From my perspective, there is good…
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Lily of the Valley and a Song on My Heart
Lily of the valley is blooming in my backyard. I saw the delicate bell shaped flowers when I returned from a visit with my mother. She was placed in a nursing home last week. The transition to the nursing home is a huge change. New environment. New people. Changing shifts…