“We may be surprised at the people we find in heaven. God has a soft spot for sinners. His standards are quite low.” Desmond Tutu, South African cleric Are you afraid to die? If you are, you are not alone. Even many Christians, whose very faith core is the hope of heaven, face such feelings. Please… Continue reading Get free from fear of death
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The play of light
🙂 A new Fresh Mercy series on the spiritual side of light launched March 2 on my Facebook page -- found @NoraEdingerBooks or at the bottom of most pages on this site. This summer 2018 re-post is a take on the natural. Spring is coming, friends! “Keep your face to the sun and you will… Continue reading The play of light
Speedy Lenten latkes
"In America it doesn't matter where you came from, it matters where you are going." Condoleeza Rice, former U.S. secretary of state If Americans can agree on anything, it is food. We like all of it. This is why one can go to a diner and order hummus tacos with no sense of irony. Or,… Continue reading Speedy Lenten latkes
A matched set
Hey, JOY Journal friends! Squeezing in one last 2018 re-post on love before the Valentine decor is tucked away for the year. Blessings! “Happily ever after is not a fairy tale. It’s a choice." Fawn Weaver, American author, "Happy Wives Club" You know how when you're first dating, practically anything he does makes you smile.… Continue reading A matched set
When C+ is enough
“Rest and be thankful.” William Wordsworth, British poet Once, when I was just old enough to read but not old enough to do much of anything else, I loved poring over household hints in magazines. The kitchen violets are so very pretty. Sunlight reveals my terrarium-cleaning skills are C+ at best. So it goes. Now,… Continue reading When C+ is enough
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