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A Fisherman’s Prayer
Fishing is something us kids did a lot at Grandma and Grandpa’s house. I guess that was part of the joy of growing up in the 1970’s. At the time, I thought going to the farm was sort of boring, but looking back what a blessing to enjoy creation and to have the memories of fishing at Grandpa’s and Grandma’s. Going To Grandma’s & Grandpa’s Not too long after arriving, Mom or Grandma would suggest we go fishing and give us an old snuff can to collect our worms. The best place to find worms was under the walking boards between the house and the cellar. It took no time…
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Dachshund Secret #1 – We Really Want to Please You
One of the first secrets we doxies want people to know is that in spite of what you think, our hearts are bent on wanting to please and help the people we live with. I mean some of us have lost our way a bit, but overall the general consensuses from the canine world is that we work hard to please the people we love. We spend most of our day thinking of you and ways we can help. Well, let me be completely honest, we also love to think about chasing squirrels, eating treats, eating treats and chasing squirrels, oh did I say that already, excuse me. Sometimes I…
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Belgium Blessing: When It Rains, It Pours
“Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” ~Matthew 28:18-20 A Decision to Serve Belgium A few years ago we were sitting in a Sunday evening church service listening to the regional director of missions. He was speaking of the great work their ministry was doing for Christ. The words…