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NEW WINE, old skins

As a wrinkled, sagging 70 year old, I so appreciate the lift of good news. Better than a face lift, a lift in my spirit, in my understanding, in my level of JOY in knowing the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. This post has a glory filled purpose! By listening to TRUTH we…

April 3, 2022 in Author Influence, Bible, Biography, BOOK REVIEW, Faith, God, Jesus, Truth.

Health Options in Mexico

Some people research for months or years before they make a decision. Like making a decision for Christ, we are wise to decide in advance of the certainty of emergencies. Others decide quickly by learning from the mistakes of others. As a permanent expatriate living in Mexico I have a wealth of valuable info to…

April 1, 2022 in Adventure, Biography, death, Faith, God, Holidays, Living in Mexico.

Church Controversy

This is a book review of “The Forgotten Spurgeon” by I.H. Murray. It is NOT a biography about Charles Spurgeon; it is however about the three controversies that Spurgeon incited by his prolific, Holy Spirit inspired sermons.  Known around the globe as the grandpa of evangelism, CH Spurgeon was a generous man with a genuine…

March 30, 2022 in Author Influence, Belief, Bible, Biography, BOOK REVIEW, faith, Faith, Forgiveness, God, God, Holy Spirit.

A Part of His Story

My story could have been so very different, alas My Father is faithful. A poem, a collection of words, to inspire, to set your heart on fire. In a blink we will be changed, in a twinkle we will never wrinkle! Such is the truth that sets us all free. “Free at last, praise God…

February 9, 2022 in Bible, Biography, faith, Faith, grace, Holidays, Jesus, Living in Mexico, Love, Poetry, Recovery, Short Stories.

Enjoy Your Pen

Ideas are swirling without much direction, A need to write compellled by great affection ❤️ Massive rumbling in my gut, How to proceed…. out of my rut. Ahhh morning, full of splendor, Thoughts stir in a blender… Embraced by His hug His closeness Exquisite – the stillness. Love echos in a deep chamber A place…

February 8, 2022 in Belief, Biography, Faith, family, Fun, grace, Holidays, Laughter, Living in Mexico, Love, Poetry, Recovery, Short Stories.

The Girl I Was

I WAS that shy girl who had low self-worth. I WAS the girl who felt like an outsider. I WAS the girl who was quiet, kind, envious, shy and depressed without knowing why. I WAS the girl who believed she had no chance of being loved.  I WAS the girl who compared herself to the…

January 24, 2022 in Adventure, Biography, Faith, grace, Holy Spirit, Living in Mexico, Recovery, Short Stories, Truth.

A Royal Invitation

Once upon a time in a foreign land there lived a child born of royal blood. Immediately upon the birth of this child, she was swept far away from her position close to the throne. Stories were told about the majesty and beauty of those born of royalty, but when the small child gazed into…

December 14, 2021 in Adventure, Author Influence, Belief, Bible, Biography, grace, Love, mercy, Truth.

A Perfumers Delight

My mother once told me “A lady never buys her own perfume.” How lovely it is to receive a bottle of pleasantness from the man who loves you. “Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice.” Proverbs 27:9 I treasure this advice from my…

August 22, 2021 in Belief, Bible, Biography, family, grace, Holidays, Love, Mothers Day, Poetry, Short Stories, Thanksgiving.

End Boredom

Working hard at being retired, it truly is a full time job to not get bored with our set routines. Adding spice to life while the world is locked down, we must employ our creative genius to not go bonkers. Peeps that are still employed must consider changing up their average weekend plans to keep…

August 7, 2021 in Biography, family, Fun, grace, Holidays, Living in Mexico, Photography, Short Stories, Thanksgiving, Travel.

Kathryn

To all who mother the spirit of others by their kind words and affectionate acts, may you be inspired by another tremendous woman of faith. Kathryn Kuhlman was a redheaded woman who never gave birth to a child, but she mothered thousands. She spent most of her time immersed in the Holy Spirit. She was…

May 9, 2021 in Author Influence, Belief, Bible, Biography, Faith, Forgiveness, God, grace, Short Stories.

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