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I finally went to the movie theater last weekend to see Frozen 2. My daughter wanted to see it with me. I was not looking forward to it, as sequels seem more of the same. But I was pleasantly surprised that Disney did a great job continuing the story and based the movie on Hans…
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I have completed week 6 of Magnify 90 and this week’s virtue focused on industriousness, which means to work with diligence and care, not succumbing to idleness or sloth. I have been blessed with great examples of hard work by my parents and grandparents who modeled this virtue for me. They cared for me and…
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The Lord has shown me that when I open my heart to Him, beautiful things happen. He draws me in closer to His love. He shows me that love is all around and given in abundance. Love is something I struggle with, and I am not sure where that comes from. It is hard for…
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This past week, I went on a girls trip with my daughters. We did not get a chance to do our traditional family vacation like we usually do in the summers. The kids are adults now, and schedules are harder to make time work for everyone. So, my husband and I came up with an…
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I have much joy when I watch “A Christmas Carol“, which is a yearly tradition in our home. This year, we watched it during the third week of Advent, known as “Gaudete Sunday”. Gaudete is Latin for gaudium, which means joy and gaudeo, which means rejoice. This week turns the focus to the nearness of…
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On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; Jesus also was invited to the marriage with His disciples. When the wine failed, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “O woman, what have you to…
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This morning, I sit here reflecting on my youngest daughter. Today is her 18th birthday and she is a great blessing to me. She entered the world on a cold day, and today will celebrate her special day in bitter cold temps, but she radiates a joy that warms all those around her. She was…
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As I enter into the fourth week of Advent, the final preparation before Christmas, I ponder the storms of life. There are many experiences that come up in my life that are difficult and troubling and they lead to suffering. Often the path to stay on is straight through this suffering relying on God, to…
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I have much joy when I watch “A Christmas Carol“, which is a yearly tradition in our home. This year, we watched it during the third week of Advent, known as “Gaudete Sunday”. Gaudete is Latin for gaudium, which means joy and gaudeo, which means rejoice. This week turns the focus to the nearness of…
Fears and Tears 