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• Looking Back on Written Prayers
  on Mar 25, 2013 in Relationship with the Lord
  My uncle has written prayers for his Sunday School class for many years.  He is also the one that our family looks to when we have a special meal together, for saying the blessing.  He takes these duties very seriously, and studies over the...
• When I am An Old Horsewoman
  on Dec 18, 2012 in The Love of Horses Aging
  When I saw this poem, I knew it would become one of my favorites.  Maybe someone else can relate to why.  I've always struggled with a harmful disease called "people pleasing".  The disease of being addicted to getting the approval of...
• Temple of Trees - Autumn 2012
  on Nov 3, 2012 in Just Cool Stuff
  Autumn is my favorite time of year, as it may be for you too.  The weather is usually mild and perfect for lingering outside to appreciate all of God's magnificence.  I especially love trees at this time of year.  Have you ever thought...
• Fun With Words
  on Oct 12, 2012 in Just Cool Stuff
  I've gotten into "Word Art" lately, since making a custom Subway sign for my step daughter as an engagement gift. Today I discovered how to make "Word Clouds". Doesn't it sound so great?! I found this one already made by someone, aptly titled "Hor...
• Now Selling....
  on Sep 24, 2012 in Just Cool Stuff
  Ok, today is a day for departures from the norm, and directness.  I usually write about things that are laid upon my heart.  But today's post is a practical one.  Let's just bypass all the niceties and get down to brass tacks.  I...
• Unexpected Blessing From a Surprising Messenger
  on Aug 23, 2012 in Relationship with the Lord Just Cool Stuff Grace
  It doesn't happen very often but once in a very rare while, someone whom you never would expect, does something that catches you off guard.  Someone who I don't know, on a very different side of the world, with a very different point of view fro...
• My Hero
  on Jul 14, 2012 in Relationship with the Lord Grace
  Mother Teresa.  An amazing woman, an amazing life.  Who was she?  What can be said of her?   Why was she so revered?  Here is a short summary of her life.   One way to understand how she thought is to read an interview w...
• Sportsmanship in Horsemanship: The Pony Club Pledge
  on Jul 13, 2012 in The Love of Horses Just Cool Stuff
  I happened to come across this during one of my random net surfing sessions.  This is great stuff!  How did I ever miss it before?  The pledge epitomizes what I view as the highest standard for our youth in competition as well as life.
• Our Step-Family: Strong in the Broken Places
  on Jun 24, 2012
  I find that it is human nature for people to want to present their best to the world, and keep the bad things to themselves.  Ever see the Christmas letter describing how Johnny the grandson got 30 years in jail for murder?  Didn't think so...
• Life Circles Back on Itself: The Desires of the Heart.
  on May 6, 2012 in Motherhood Dreams Relationship with the Lord
  Yesterday was Cinco De Mayo, and also Derby Day.  When I was growing up, every year on Derby Day, my Sister, Brother, Mother, Nana and Uncle would gather around the TV to watch the Run for the Roses. We just always loved the stories about the ho...
• The Desires of the Heart.
  on May 6, 2012 in Motherhood Dreams Relationship with the Lord
  Yesterday was Cinco De Mayo, and also Derby Day.  When I was growing up, every year on Derby Day, my Sister, Brother, Mother, Nana and Uncle would gather around the TV to watch the Run for the Roses. We just always loved the stories about the ho...
• THE Dreams, #4: The Lock and Key.
  on Feb 12, 2012 in Visions Dreams Relationship with the Lord Grace
  It's nice to be alone.  When you have family; when you have friends; when you feel loved; when you can love yourself.  Otherwise, it isn't so nice.  I have learned to love myself and enjoy the quiet moments.  So while my husband a...
• Out In The Fields With God
  on Jan 9, 2012 in Relationship with the Lord Just Cool Stuff Grace
  The little cares that fretted me,I lost them yesterday,Among the fields, above the sea,Among the winds at play;Among the lowing of the herds,The rustling of the trees,Among the singing of the birds,The humming of the bees.The foolish fears of what ma...
• THE Dreams, #3: I Face My Death.
  on Nov 22, 2011 in Visions Dreams Relationship with the Lord Women
  It's Thanksgiving week.  The weather is gorgeous.  Our children are off having fun or being productive this week.  We have plenty of time on our hands.  Could life be any nicer right now?  I'm getting much better at enjoying...
• THE Dreams, #2: A Fox Follows Me.
  on Oct 18, 2011 in Fathers Visions Dreams Relationship with the Lord
  Dream Vision Two: Sorting out the Father Daughter RelationshipIt is a rainy, dreary day here at the farm, which makes it a perfect time to write about my second dream vision.  As I mentioned in my post about the first dream vision, my parents di...
• THE Dreams, #1: A Meadow Swing
  on Oct 8, 2011 in Fathers Visions Dreams Relationship with the Lord
  Dream Vision One: Sorting out the Father Daughter RelationshipI don't think I'm any different from many people out there who pay attention to their dreams.  I tend to remember my dreams often because I am not a very sound sleeper.  I can he...
• Aging, Grace, and Rocket Boosters
  on Sep 20, 2011 in Girlfriends Aging Women Grace
  I'm so fortunate at this point in my life to be able to really slow down, focus on things, and just think more in general.   The older I get and the more I see, the more things that I used to take for granted have caught my attention lately. The...
• What does it mean to win?
  on Jul 25, 2011 in Motherhood
  What does it mean to win?  If you know me at all, or read my website, facebook or twitter, you know that my 15 year old daughter has shown horses competitively for years.  We've just returned from Tulsa, OK where they had the PHBA (Palomino...
• A very sad day yesterday on the NE Coast of Kenya
  on Jul 12, 2011 in African Compassion
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• Prayer for Protection and Safety
  on May 19, 2011 in Relationship with the Lord
  Have you been struggling with spiritual attacks?  Then I ask you to read this post, as it is for you, and the prayer is for you too.It is very important to me at this time to share this with you.  As we prepare and plan to go on our mission...

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