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Five Minute Friday Challenge

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Recently, I celebrated a life well lived by an aunt and recalled the 10th anniversary of my Grandmother's passing. It feels like too many friends have also lost loved ones in recent weeks. As I grow older, I've been thinking more and more about what truly matters. Life can be hard, and as cliche as it sounds; I don't know how . . .

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September 22, 2024

September 2022 - Share Four Somethings

Silvrback blog imageWell, here we are once again at the end of another month. Days and weeks keep ticking by and we have come to the end of another month. It's time for my version of "Share Four Somethings" for September. This link-up is hosted by Heather Gerwing. Don't forget to hop over to her website to read the other blogs. 

Something . . .

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September 25, 2022

Celebrating 5 Years!

(and a Five Minute Friday Exercise)

Silvrback blog imageYes, you read that correctly! 5 years ago on this very day, I wrote my first blog! 

I started this blog because of the gentle nudging from the Lord. A friend at a conference also shared a "word from the Lord" that there was "writing in my fingertips". Over the years, I have trusted Him with what He has given me. I feel that my . . .

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September 22, 2021

May - Share Four Somethings

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I'm almost late, since it's the last day of May, but here we go! My offering for Share Four Somethings! I missed the "deadline" to link up with the others, but I pray you are blessed by my observations of God's goodness and that you'll check out another writer or two! 

 

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May 31, 2021

New Year Ponderings

Plus My One Word for 2020

 

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It's hard to believe that 2019 is over and we are almost a whole week into 2020 already. I enjoy seeing and reading the end of year reviews. There have also been the end of the decade reflections and discussions if it truly is the end of the decade. (I'm fine either way.) 

Near the end of December, I tend to get . . .

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January 05, 2020

A Year of Blogging!

Happy 1st Anniversary

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Wow, I can't believe I've been writing for 1 year today. The picture above is a small collage from some of my personal favorites from the past year.

Thank you to all who have read and encouraged me along the way. I know I have more stories and more insights to share. The Lord isn't finished with me yet. The last month or so has . . .

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September 22, 2017

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