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New morningNew dayNew yearNew Covenant The Old Year has passed away.  It was full of challenges, successes, failures, rewards and consequences.  The Old Year placed its demands on us and we either met them or we did not. Today is a fresh start, a new beginning. When I think about what it must of been…

The constant ache and then sudden, excruciating pain of anything cold that ruled my last week is not something I will soon forget. Growing up, I had two traumatic experiences with dentists and consequently, I do not go to the dentist any more often than is absolutely necessary. Normally, our family goes in all together…

Today, I had to apologize. Someone precious to me pressed a (few) button(s) they didn’t even realize they were pressing. I was tired, stressed, frustrated and feeling defensive. I barked. The person’s response was condescending. I barked again. We got off the phone and I simmered; and then I prayed. Today, I had to apologize….

Matthew 14:6-12 On Herod’s birthday the daughter of Herodias danced for them and pleased Herod so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” The king was distressed, but because of his…

I looked back through my journal and realized that it has been over a month since I have written.  I have been so tired that day by day has been my limit. Last week, I had the opportunity to take my oldest daughter on a trip to NYC.  After a three hour flight, we were…

I’ve been thinking a lot as I’ve been watching the situation in Moncton and reading posts written by friends who live or have loved ones who live there. The deaths of those three members of the RCMP are heart-breaking, the thought of the members lying in hospital is tragic and the fear that is shutting…