REBLOG: The Valley of Dry Bones and Failures

Life is different during a global pandemic, not only in the day-to-day activities but even in how we celebrate. Masks and safe social distancing. Handshakes and hugs replaced by elbow and toe-taps. Restrictions from visiting family members. Virtual meetings, birthday parties, church ... virtual living! It doesn't feel the same. And for many (including myself), … Continue reading REBLOG: The Valley of Dry Bones and Failures

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Spiritual Pruning: Part 2

I'm of an age that my body has taken to growing warts. One of my sisters calls them barnacle warts, but since I'm not 100% sure that mine are like hers, I have simply named mine "old lady warts". The first one showed up on my right leg. When it got annoying, I went to … Continue reading Spiritual Pruning: Part 2

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Spiritual Pruning: Part 1

For the past few months, I have been listening repeatedly to a message series entitled "Fruitfulness". Repeatedly? Yes. About six times so far, and still counting. Because I've learned something about myself over the years ... and it's probably true of you too. I don't hear everything that's said on the first hearing! Or the … Continue reading Spiritual Pruning: Part 1