Creation Can Sing

I enjoy the early morning. It’s not always easy to get out of bed, but there is something exciting and expectant about a new day. The possibilities are endless. Today could go millions of different ways. I am still learning to trust the ONLY One Who knows what this day actually holds. He is never…

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Soul Singing

I grew up listening to music. There has been music in my family for as long as I can remember. My grandmother (Essie Hicks) used to entertain the fellow residents of the nursing home where she spent the last few years of her life. She would play and sing “Wildwood Flower”, “Wabash Cannonball”, “Red Wing”…

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Strength & Power

I played golf with some dear friends from college last week. We are all getting to be a bunch of “old farts”! Some of the guys can still hit a golf ball a mile. Some are in good physical health, while some are acting like we’re old. I think old is a relative term. When…

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Glad

I try to see the glass half full instead of half empty. I try hard to be an optimist – one who expects a favorable outcome or one who takes a favorable view of most every situation. I sometimes fail miserably at this. It is sometimes a challenge to be an optimist and a “realist”…

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Pleased

I always enjoyed making my parents proud of me. I loved to see them smile with pride over one of my accomplishments. I think a child longs for the pride of his or her parents. I know as a parent, I’m so thankful for my children and it makes me smile inside and out when…

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Steady Me

I had the privilege of spending last weekend babysitting two of my grandchildren in Tennessee. They are precious little children and I adore my new title “Pop”. The oldest just turned 3 and the youngest is 1. They are both very active and have to be watched carefully to keep them from hurting themselves. The…

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