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  • Winter Wonderland!

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    This is what we woke up to this morning…a foot and a half of snow, over 125 schools closed.

     

     

     

    California….look what you’re missing!

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  • Writers Group wrap-up

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    Last evening our West Michigan Fellowship of Christian Writers (WMFCW) group listened to a wrap-up session from a panel from American Christian Writers (ACW). What an inspiration! Included were so many tips to encourage and assist us along the path of being a writer.

     One tip in particular struck me:

    “Don’t get so involved in the work of the LORD that you’re not involved with the LORD of the work.”

     My prayer for us:

    “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – (1 Corinthians 10:31)

     https://www.meetup.com/wm-fcwriters/

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  • It’s officially the Christmas season at the Lashers place!

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    Five Christmas trees lit and decorated inside …unless you count the three outdoor ones that are now lit PLUS the nativity scene is now officially live!  Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

    Guess that would make a total of: 8 trees! 

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  • Solomon’s Prayer

    Having trouble saying, “Enough is enough” when it comes to editing my fiction short story for the writer’s contest.  I need that discerning heart…

    “Give your servant a discerning heart.” – 1 Kings 3:9a

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  • “A Different Dream for My Child”

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    Reward for retrieving the mail from the mailbox today:  Receipt of my own brand-new autographed copy of Jolene Philo’s book, A Different dream for My Child. I had the privilege of meeting Jolene for the first time while attending Cedar Falls Christian Writers’ Conference in Cedar Falls, Iowa this past June.

    Way to go, Jolene! Can’t wait to delve into this “powerful, insightful, and candidly honest…words deliver both comfort and biblical counsel on the diverse and complex emotional, spiritual, relational, and practical aspects of caring for sick children.” (Shelly Beach, award-winning author of Precious Lord, Take My Hand and Ambushed by Grace.”) 

     “A Different dream for My Child,” by Jolene Philo – (Meditations for parents of critically or chronically ill children)

    Read more about Jolene’s new book at:  https://www.differentdream.com/

    Jolene’s personal blog: www.jolenephilo.com.

     

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  • Oh glorious day!

    Oh glorious day…I’m writing and editing my short story for the upcoming Writers Digest competition due December 1…my first ever FICTION contest.

    Wish me success, my FB friends.

    Plan to intersperse my writing with cooking & baking prep for tomorrow.

     

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  • Be still

    Anyone else find it difficult to find a quiet place to just be still, reflect, and then go forth?

    I sure do!

     “Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10a

     

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  • Talking Turkey

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    I enjoyed reading an article by Mary Pierce, entitled Talking Turkey. Thanksgiving really is a time about bonding and family time–not so much about the food and whether or not it’s tastyor burned. 

    I seem to remember a sister cooking her original turkey with inside bag intact! And another sister baking sweet potatoes with a very generous amount of mint. But, of course, I wouldn’t think of mentioning any names…We love you, my dear sisters!

    Having an “attitude of gratitude” is really what it’s all about!

    https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/articles/talking_turkey.aspx

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  • Funeral Visitation Today

    My sister and I attended Pastor/Chaplain Thomas Hammond’s visitation at the funeral home this afternoon arriving shortly after visiting hours began. We stood for an hour and a half to get near the front of the line to speak to his dear wife, June, and family.

    The wait seemed to go by quickly as we reminiscenced with friends we hadn’t seen in years and met new ones. We talked of how we knew Pastor Hammond, how long, and the impact he’d made on our life. I suspect the two visitation sessions will melt together, because we left nearly two hours later, and the line formed was just as long as when we first entered the building.

    Once again, I walked away amazed at the many, many lives Thomas Hammond impacted. Tom Hammond left a huge, godly legacy evident for so many to see and remember. We will miss you dearly. Thank you for all you did in my life, my family, and scores more.

    https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2009/11/thomas_hammond_61_killed_in_cr.html

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  • feeling weak?

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    Feeling weak? There is a cure:

    “The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.”

    Psalm 28:7

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