Category Archives: Life

Guest Blogger: Nicole Unice

The Divine Pursuit: A Study of Jonah – Nicole Unice Becoming a counselor is a weird sort of schooling. What other graduate program teaches you how to listen, ask good questions, and read interpersonal dynamics? Who but future counselors study … Continue reading

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“Extraordinary Measures”

I will have to put Extraordinary Measures in my 2010 Top 10 Movies. On the recommendation of my son, my husband and I sat down to watch this movie via Netflix. (By the way, we have had Netflix for over … Continue reading

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When Children Grow Up

I have just spent the last two weeks with my children.  They are 31-years-old and have children of their own.  By any reasonable standard they are grown.  The question that is running in my spirit today is:  Do I treat … Continue reading

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And Life Does Go On

  I am here in this Monday with a very long list of prayer requests.  The situations all need God to directly intervene.  The pain and suffering in the hearts of the people involved is extraordinary.  In my heart, in … Continue reading

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Immigration: Common Sense

I am visiting family in Arizona.  “Immigration” is a word that the media currently associate with Arizona.  It is so much more than that with its beautiful sunsets, lovely hacienda-style homes, and diverse communities. Critics of the immigration laws here feel it … Continue reading

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Taking Chance

I watched the movie, Taking Chance, again recently. Starring Kevin Bacon in his best role, the true story come from Bacon’s character, Lt. Col. Michael Strobl (USMC Ret.) about his experience as an escort for Lance Cpl. Chance Phelps on … Continue reading

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HawthoRNe: Season 2

I wrote a blog on this show a year ago and gave it mixed reviews but overall positive. I cannot say that here in Season 2 and I am bummed about that. This year, Hawthorne is at a new hospital … Continue reading

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Montana Gem

Twenty years ago, I had a beautiful opal that I wanted reset from a necklace into a mother’s ring. My brother and his family lived in Montana at that time and had friends, the Gneitings, who were gifted in just … Continue reading

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ANNE CHANCEY DALTON: God-given Talents

Anne Dalton has been a friend for over 15 years. After seeing her this past week, I can say without any doubt – I have not met all the many faces (facets) of Anne! This woman takes her gift for … Continue reading

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Fear: Kick it out!

Do you know the #1 cause of people making bad decisions? FEAR! My survey statistics are not scientific but then anyone who has ever taken a statistics class will affirm that a statistic can be made to support most anything … Continue reading

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