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Christmas Eve Intercession

Christmas Eve Intercession

Unequivocally, prayer is like breath for me. It is the link between the Creator of Heaven and Earth, and his daughter–me. No matter what I am doing, I find that I talk to our Heavenly Father through-out the day. It was my pleasure and privilege to once again provide the intercessions at St. Mary the …

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Thursday, 2nd November 2023

Thursday, 2nd November 2023

A Friend’s New Book Diverse, Converse and In Verse Let me introduce you to our precious friends, Bill and Barbara Birmingham.  Well into their senior years, they have interesting stories about various travels. Bill’s work in civil service, focusing on policy development and training courses in the pension and social security field included other countries …

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Saturday, 21 October 2023

Saturday, 21 October 2023

Thoughts about Harvest                  October finds us in the middle of harvest season.  Last Thursday, 19 October, I attended the monthly “Refresh” Meeting hosted by St. Francis church.  St. Francis is one of the three sister churches in the Langley Church of England Parish.                 The meeting is for the local community, as an …

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The Hibernating Blogger re-emerges!

The Hibernating Blogger re-emerges!

I’ve been away for a while. I didn’t intend to go into “long-term Hibernation.” But a lot of things have changed in the last year-and-a-half. I’ve changed jobs twice, and am now looking for paid employment again. I might explain more in future posts. But for now, I just wanted to put something on my …

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Go ahead-worry! But do it constructively–10th February 2022

Go ahead-worry! But do it constructively–10th February 2022

Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.  Philippians 4:6             Most Christians are taught early in their relationship with God about having a quiet time.  Reading the Bible, praying, listening for the Holy Spirit …

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08 February 2022–Prayer Warriors Arise

08 February 2022–Prayer Warriors Arise

Pictured to the left is Rhoda Joy. Our story begins with Daystar Christian Ministries, who moved into Martinsville, Indiana in 1975.  It was a cold, snowy winter and I remember making friends with many people who came to live in the large, former sanatorium.                  I don’t remember my first encounter with Rhoda Joy.  But …

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27 January 2022 Who is Angelee Tilson

27 January 2022 Who is Angelee Tilson

Who is Angelee Tilson?                   A common question for most writers is; “Did you base your main character on someone you know?”  Very simply, my answer to this question about Angelee Tilson is “no”.  So, who is Angelee Giselle Tilson? She is the heroine of my first book, Angelee’s Dilemma. She, and her family, …

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Nine-teen years!

Nine-teen years!

Do you know where you were 19 years ago on Saturday, 18th January 2003? Well, some of you may have been born, hence having a birthday today. However, I awakened on Saturday, 18th January 2003 emotionally exhausted, physically exhausted and yet excited. At forty-four years of age, I was getting married. So, now, here John …

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Tuesday, 21st December 2021–Two Christmas memories…one is a gift.

Tuesday, 21st December 2021–Two Christmas memories…one is a gift.

                I had a specific photo I wanted to scan to share.  I came into my office, opened a drawer filled with photo albums.  The particular one I wanted was not there.  While searching through other picture books, with family photos, I found myself teary.  Photos of my parents when they were young touched my …

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16 December 2021–One more thing off of the list.

16 December 2021–One more thing off of the list.

The reason the button in my brain, entitled “beat myself up,” does not have an off position is unknown to me.  I wish it did.                  Last week I was determined to make Amazon and my family happy by doing Christmas shopping.  With step-three daughters (and spouses) and their families living in different English communities …

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