Life
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My Life Quote
My life quote is simple. I even found it on a shirt and made the shirt mine because it emphasizes who I am. The quote: Without God I Am Nothing. Everything I am, everything I do, reflects who I am… Continue reading
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My Favorite Holiday
My favorite holiday is Christmas, not because of presents, but because of what it represents – salvation. God sent His Son into the world as a baby to live among us, teach us, and show us the kingdom of God.… Continue reading
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Have I Ever Been Camping
Here’s me, the one in the middle, the oldest with my brother, sister, and Fritzie. I’m not wearing glasses, so I was around five years old in that picture. And that is the tent my parents had the entire time… Continue reading
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Decision for Growth
I made a decision back in 1980 to become an author. However, I didn’t know the first thing about what I planned to do. I had an idea, but I needed to shape that idea into a book people would… Continue reading
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The Place I Will Never Visit
There’s an island filled with venomous snakes. I would never even conceive to go there. It would be risking my life to do so. There are many more pleasant places to visit than one that could kill you. What place… Continue reading
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Positive Thing a Family Member Did for Me
I recently celebrated Easter dinner. My son and his girlfriend came and we had a wonderful meal together. When they were ready to leave, my son gave me the best compliment I’ve gotten from him. It made me feel wonderful.… Continue reading
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The First Hour of My Day
The first hour of my day is spent in Bible study. It’s always God first in my life before I do anything else. Sometimes, like this morning, I incorporate laundry with my Bible study so I can get it done… Continue reading
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To Name Something After Me …
Would be conceited. I don’t want anything named after me. I only want my life to be what it is: organized chaos. I’m a busy person, too busy to think about anything being named after me. To do so would… Continue reading
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When I was Five
This is me at the age of five. I didn’t start wearing glasses until first grade. When I was five, I wanted to be a nurse. As I grew older, I thought about other things I might do with my… Continue reading
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Activities I Lose Myself In
One of the things I lose myself in is my writing. I started writing when I was eight. I published my first book in 2012. I published my tenth book two weeks ago. It’s easy for me to get lost… Continue reading
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