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Posted on April 5, 2022
by Paris Renae
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Resurrection Sunday is gaining momentum as the title for celebrating Jesus raising from the dead. It is more appropriate and sends the message of what the day is all about. Easter brings visions of colored eggs, bunnies, chicks, spring, etc. Truly, what does any… Continue Reading “Why the Celebration?”
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Posted on December 1, 2020
by Paris Renae
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This year Christmas feels like a welcome breath of air, a sweet sound of peace, a deep sense of comfort. Perhaps things not being the same (normal) for months now is bringing about a desire for what is real and lasting. Although we long… Continue Reading “Above All”
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Posted on December 3, 2019
by Paris Renae
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I’m in to reading then listening to old hymns these days. I didn’t grow up with them – because I didn’t grow up with Him. What I’ve learned is the soul’s need is timeless. Today I listened to a refrain and thought about all… Continue Reading “The Giving…”
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Posted on December 4, 2018
by Paris Renae
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I’m noticing lately all us wanderers. I can’t help but think: what if, instead, we were wonderers? We wander around stores looking for gifts. We wander around outdoors seeking quiet. We wander all our days and what do we find? Emptiness mostly. So I’m… Continue Reading “Wonder-full Plans…”
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Posted on December 11, 2015
by Paris Renae
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Gifts are funny things – we like giving them, and we do like getting them, but we have such a hard time accepting them. To exchange gifts is one thing, to have someone give us something without reason or unexpectedly – we’re not sure what to… Continue Reading “Accept Me…”
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Posted on December 4, 2015
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December is under way, the hustle and bustle is in full swing. Cookies are being baked, gift lists reviewed, fun events on the calendar. This year I am letting go of ‘just so’ and ‘perfect’ – and I’m finding happy with what is…… Continue Reading “What is…”
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Posted on September 11, 2015
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There are times that mark a life – when hurricanes came and turned our lives upside down, when a loved one died, when 9/11 changed everything… Reminders – life here is never static, always changing, growing us…temporary. Sometimes we try to go back – back to… Continue Reading “This Life…”
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Posted on March 27, 2015
by Paris Renae
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Aprons are making a comeback, at least I think they are. I see them in gift stores, home stores, clothing stores, everywhere… My grandmother, better known as Nanny, always had an apron on – but she always had a dress on too. While… Continue Reading “Aprons…”
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Posted on December 5, 2014
by Paris Renae
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How can we find the hush even in the rush… Find quiet for our souls… Let our breath be taken away??? In the excited face of the impoverished child opening a gift – let us give that his face can shine… In the flurry of snow caught… Continue Reading “Take My Breath Away…”
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