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- WHOA – STILL DWELLING IN OUR MOTORHOME – TWO YEARS NOT TRAVELING – FINALLY HAVE INTERNET WE CAN USE – ADAPTED MY NOVEL INTO A SCREENPLAY – THAT WAS FUN – HAD A LOT TO LEARN AND LEARNED WHILE WRITING – NOW READY TO SELL – DUH – PANDEMIC – YOU GOT TO BE KIDDNIG – STILL – OUR GOD REIGNS – THE LORD IS ALWAYS GOOD –
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- I Opened the Shades to See the Sun Rise – Black Storm Clouds Loomed – What Would Sunrise Look Like – Would the Light Shine Through – YES – Gloom Gave Way to Bursting Shades of Purple Pink and Lavendar – Reminding Me of Troubled Times that Shrink When Grace and Truth Appear – God Is Good – Hang on When Trouble Hides the Light – Ashes Blow Away – Beauty Remains –
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- Beginning Our 2018-19 Tour in our Motorhome – And the Excitement Builds – What Could Be So Exciting – For Me – Looking Out Our Windows Beholding New Surroundings – I Love It –
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- Long Time No Post – Spent All Our Time Having Fun with Family – But Then Moved on and Parked Here in Louisiana – View of the Bayou – Simple but Adequate RV Park – Staying Longer than Scheduled – Again Diverging from Our Original Plan –
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Monthly Archives: January 2015
Better Promises – Better than What Promises – Speaking of Jesus the Writer of the Book of Hebrews Says – But Now Hath He Obtained a More Excellent Ministry – by How Much Also He is the Mediator of a Better Covenant – which Was Established upon Better Promises –
Abraham (father of faith) lived under the promises of grace, which promises New Testament believers may enjoy (if we know what promises belong to us). Romans 4:3 tell us, for what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Bible Verses, Letters to a Friend (series)
Tagged Abraham, Better Covenant, Better Promises, Blessing of Abraham, Christ, Curse of the Law, Deuteronomy 28, Expect to Receive, Father of Faith, gift of righteousness, Grace, Jesus, Mediator, New Testament, Old Covenant
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Hardwood Flooring Project Is Finished – We Spent a Rainy Day at Home Relaxing – Pot Roast Baked Slowly in the Oven –
Steve did a great job installing engineered hardwood flooring throughout the game room, kitchen, living room, office, and hallways. He began the project many months ago and had to interrupt it for his hip replacement operation. Finally, the entire job is finished, … Continue reading
When Deep Disappointment Plunges Its Stinger in Your Soul … Don’t Doubt Your Savior’s Love – Trust and Believe – Speak Hope – Trouble Is Temporary – Love Is Eternal – Jesus Saves –
Holding onto hope – My hope was crushed – How did it happen – How could my world Collapse – Looking for one to blame – I blamed the Innocent One – Where was His help – I thought – I’d been taught Jesus saves… Condemnation … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Verses, Poetry
Tagged Affliction, Condemnation, Disappointment, Doubt, Fire, God's Love, Guilt, Hope, Jesus, Jesus Saves, love, Love of God, Savior's Love, The Bible, Trouble
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Bichon Frise Chelsea Gets a New Do – Not Really – Same Classic Bichon Frizz We Love and Revere – She Wears It Well in Her Senior Years –
Chelsea’s groomer makes house calls. Karen drives a mobile pet grooming vehicle, comes to the door, carries Chelsea to the driveway, bathes her, and trims her bushy white fur. She returns Chelsea to our door about 45 minutes later all fluffy white … Continue reading
Posted in Memoir, Pets, Photos
Tagged Bichon Frise, Bichon Frizz, Bushy White Fur, Chelsea, Chelsea Bichon Frise, Clean, Driveway Grooming, Eating, Fluffy White, Mobile Pet Groomer, New Do, Pet Groomer, Sleeping, White Fur
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Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King. God is known in her palaces for a refuge – Psalm 48:1-3
I’m not sure where these mountains are, but they are beautiful and reminded me of this passage in the Bible. The Lord is our refuge. This we know. Psalm 62:1-2 – The Bible (KJV) – Truly my soul waiteth upon God: … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Verses, Thought
Tagged Beautiful for Situation, City of our God, God is our Refuge, Great is the Lord, Greatly to be Praised, Jesus is Lord, Joy of the Whole Earth, Mount Zion, Mountain of His Holiness, Our Defense, Psalm 4:8, Psalm 62, Refuge, Sides of the North, Zion
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Steak Patties Smothered in Mushroom Gravy – Dinner for Two with Enough for Pet Chelsea to Have a Share –
Simple recipe – Ingredients: 3 or 4 lean ground beef or steak patties (I used Costco Sirloin Patties.) 1 large Portobello mushroom cap cut in pieces (or use white mushrooms.) 1 cup chopped Onion. 1 cup of rice – cook according … Continue reading
Clouds or Not – Sun Rises – God’s Mercies Are New Every Morning – There Is Hope in the Darkest Night – The Sun Will Rise – Know that You Know – God LOVES You – Look Up – Jesus Is Lord –
Though troubles abound And your future seems Impossible – Remember who you are – The righteousness of God in Christ – You are His workmanship – You are His Beloved – You are seated with Him in heavenly places – Our Father … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Verses, Poetry
Tagged Beloved, Calvary, Carol Ann Hoel, faith in god, Heavenly places, Hope, Jesus, Jesus is Lord, Love of God, Mercies of God, Mercy, Provision, Step of Faith, Sunrise, The Bible
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My Cheatin’ Heart – Will Tell on Me – When It Comes to Cooking I Sometimes Look for Shortcuts – Chicken Alfredo – This Dish Takes a Long Time if I Prepare a Marinade of My Own and Alfredo Sauce from Scratch – BUT – La la la…Kraft and Bertolli Did It for Me –
SO, how did I cheat? One jar of Kraft Italian Dressing and one jar of Bertolli’s Alfredo Sauce. My cheatin’ heart has told on me! (Remember that old country song by Patsy Cline, Your Cheatin’ Heart Will Tell on You…yes…’tis true, … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking Techniques and Shortcuts, Food, Gluten-free
Tagged Artists of another Age, Bertolli Alfredo Sauce, Celery, Chicken Alfredo, Green Pepper, Kraft Italian Dressing, Old Songs, onion, Pasta, Patsy Cline, Red Pepper, roast vegetables, Shortcut, Your Cheatin' Heart, Zucchini slices
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Sissoo Tree Removal Project – The RACE Is On – Trash Pickup Could Be Any Moment this Week – Steve Interrupted His Floor Project to Cut Down and Drag Sissoo Trees Out to the Curb –
Why would anyone want to cut down Sissoo trees? They are wonderful trees, if an erosion control engineer wishes to stop erosion from destroying a countryside or a beach. Their fast-spreading and invasive root system will do the job. But what does it do … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure, Memoir
Tagged Arizona Landscape Strategies, Backyard Landscape, Beach Erosion Control Engineer, Countryside, Cut down, Drag Out, Erosion Control, Flooring Project Interrupted, Pulling Roots, Putting Green, Removal of Sissoo Trees, Removing Sprouts, Sissoo Trees, Sprouts, Trash Pickup
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Roasted Vegetables – Served with Eggs Over Easy – Orange Slices – Tomato Wedges – and Grapes – Quick Lunch –
Holidays over, I’m looking for quick lunches with fewer calories. Potatoes and carrots are starchy, so this dish may not qualify as really low in calories, but it was delicious. Much partying this season has me in the habit of eating whatever … Continue reading
I Will Sing of the Mercies of The Lord Forever – with My Mouth Will I Make Known Your Faithfulness to All Generations – Psalm 89:1 – The Psalmist Penned These Words During a Time of Trouble – He Reminded God of His Promises – We Have Even Better Promises than His Generation – God Is Faithful – We May Remind Him – And He Will Hear Us – And He Will Deliver Us –
If you would like to read all of Psalm 89, you will see at the end of it how sad and troubled the writer was when he wrote it. He reminded the Lord of the Covenant He had made with David. He recounts the Lord’s … Continue reading
How Good is the Good News – For the Law Was Given by Moses – But Grace and Truth Came by Jesus Christ – John 1:17 – For by Grace Are Ye Saved – through Faith … Eph 2:8 – Jesus said – He that Hears My Word and Believes on Him that Sent Me Has Everlasting Life and Shall Not Come into Condemnation but Is Passed from Death to Life – John 5:24
Is it any wonder a heavenly host sang praises to God in the presence of the shepherds after they had heard the good news! Luke 2:8, 10-11 – The Bible (KJV) – And there were in the same country shepherds abiding … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Verses, Thought
Tagged Authority, Believe, Believe on His Name, Children of God, Good News, Good Will, Gospel, Heavenly Host, How Good id the Good News, Jesus Christ, Peace, Power, Savior, Shepherds, Sons of God
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Bad Hair Day – I Wish My Bad Hair Days Reflected the Beauty of This Flower – But No – Not So – Steve and I Are Getting Haircuts Tomorrow – We Both Need Trimming Badly –
Steve and I both enjoy the services of the same talented hairdresser, but it’s expensive, so we wait too long sometimes. Steve says he will let our stylist create a modern look for him this time. I am tempted to … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure, Memoir, Thought
Tagged A hairdo for you, Bad Hair Day, Beautician, Creative Talent, Hair Trim, Haircut, Hairdo, Hairdresser, Modern Hairstyle, Nigella Flower, Popular hairstyle, Stylist, Talent
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Coffee in the Morning – But What Kind of Coffee Do I Want – Cold Press – Keurig – or Hot Coffee Brewed in My Faithful Old Mr. Coffee Machine – Changes Make Life More Interesting –
Coffee in the morning starts my day. This Mr. Coffee coffee maker is the one I used when I lived in Texas. I came to Arizona and met and married Steve. He had a Keurig coffee maker and a rack … Continue reading
Asian Fried Rice – My Version – Flavored with S&B Japanese Traditional Seasoning – Compliments of My Japanese Friend – This Spice Blend Made My Fried Rice Special –
Asian fried rice is a fabulous dish and is simple to prepare. I have my own recipe that contains the same basic ingredients each time. There is one difference today, the addition of a spice mixture, S&B Nanami Togarashi, that my Japanese friend … Continue reading
How Do I Know God Loves Me – For unto You Is Born This Day in the City of David a Savior which is Christ the Lord – Luke 2:11 – SAVIOR – God Sent His Only Begotten Son to Rescue Us – Jesus is the Demonstration of God’s Love for You and Me – The Gospel Is the Best Message We Have Ever Heard –
Galatians 3:13 – The Bible (KJV) – Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: Jesus came to do what … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Verses, Thought
Tagged Curse of the Law, God loves me, God Loves You, Heaven, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jesus rose from the dead, King, Lamb, Lord, love, Redeemed, Savior, Son of God, Took away Sins
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Jesus Said… If You Can Believe – All Things Are Possible to Him that Believes – Mark 9:23 – Jesus Is the Same Yesterday – and Today – and Forever – Hebrews 13:8 –
Matthew 4:23-24 – The Bible – And Jesus went about Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. And his fame went … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Verses, Healing
Tagged All things are possible, Believe, Forever, Gospel, heal disease Fame, Heal sickness, Healing, if you can believe, Jesus, Jesus is the same, Palsy, Syria, Today, Torment, Yesterday
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