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A Lifetime with Autism
Dear one, if you will grant me a moment today, I would like to share something with you from the sum of my life. Something I have only recently begun to understand about myself. Perhaps one day it will prove… Continue reading
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Angels and Light
Yes, I had an encounter with an angel. (And that folks, is the shortest of hooks. But I have you engaged, don’t I?) My Experience with an Angel As I was living in a neighboring town, for college I attended… Continue reading
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When Darkness Wears the Name of God
Darkness doesn’t always appear as darkness. At times, very convincingly, it can appear as light. Sometimes it speaks softly, quotes Scripture, wears religious robes, and claims to be acting in The Name of God. It is a very sobering fact,… Continue reading
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Living an Authentic Life
There are many books written about finding inner peace. Everyone seems to have their own perspective. So many opinions and ideas, so many new paths to follow. Buddhist teachings often connect suffering with our attachment to things we desperately want… Continue reading
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When the Right Decision Breaks Your Heart
There are decisions in life that are difficult to make. And then there are decisions that leave you standing between two impossible choices, knowing that someone you love will hurt no matter which way you turn. At such times, it… Continue reading
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More Than Words and Prayers
There once was a woman, scared and alone, living day to day wondering if anyone really cared about her. Her parents had rejected her. Her husband ignored her. Her sister pretended she didn’t exist. Everyone else walked around her as… Continue reading
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When Life Moves Your Fence Line
Many people say, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” But what happens when life moves your fence line? When the boundaries of life begin to close in around you. These times, although they happen to us all, are scary… Continue reading
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You’re Not a Failure
Have you ever felt like a failure? You work so hard only to watch things collapse before your eyes. You wonder what went wrong? How could it have turned out so badly? Perhaps you tell yourself, “it’s all my fault”,… Continue reading
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The Importance of Family
There is something about family that has always felt bigger than words can explain. It is a bond filled with wonder, unexpected moments of magic, and connections that sometimes seem to reach beyond what we can see or understand. Children… Continue reading
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Preparing for a Hurricane
As Hurricane Isaias prepares to approach our front door to say, “Hello”, I thought it would be an appropriate time to talk about hurricane preparedness. Hurricanes are classified from Category 1 to Category 5, with Category 5 being the strongest.… Continue reading
