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The Christmas Tree That Almost Wasn’t
Another Christmas is soon to arrive and everything is quite different this year. No church or singing for the first time in many, many years. No significant other. No young children around to raise the holiday spirit as everyone is now an adult. The world outside is a strange place full of uncertainty. The only…
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Today’s Message Brought to You by the Letters R & P
Simple and inspirational thoughts on life and writing.
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Gifts are Everywhere
The gifts in everyday life are all around you.
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Just One Thing
When faced with an overwhelming task or a number of goals, do just one thing to get started and go.
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Idea Meets Epiphany
Learn to visualize your path. Follow your ideas and epiphanies. You know your vision best so create that which you wish existed.
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Meanwhile Back At The Ranch, Part 2
Keep on writing. The time will come when all will blossom and the message brought to fruition.
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Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch
Everything works together for the best outcome. A no answer or a pass on an idea only means that something better awaits; a yes response that will make all the difference. Keep believing and keep dreaming – don’t give up!
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Pursuing the Story
Coming soon: the true life story of Dr. Jeff, the Rocky Mountain Vet
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The ‘Oliver Twist Request’
When life is unsettled or you feel disconnected in spirit, be like Oliver Twist and ask God for some more positive experiences. Reconnect with God for soul food.
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The Recipe
What makes a good recipe? Something for you and for me. Choose a great recipe for your life!
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Faith Within Denial
You can connect to God directly! No intercessory needed.
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The Overthinking Equation
Simplicity is often the best method for thinking and solving problems.
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15-Minute Magic
What can you do with 15 Minutes? Plenty! Be inspired by this story of 15-Minute Magic.
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The R.A.A.I. (Read All About It) Philosophy
Reading books can help you live, learn, and experience life and the world
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Melinda’s Groovy Guide to Life
Life 101: Persevere, enjoy life, everything in its own time, and the best is yet to come.
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The Petitioning Effect
It started with two online petitions that I signed. One, to halt experimentation on animals, and the other for a political concern. It didn’t take long. My email and a checked box served as my ‘signature’ and I was finished. A moment later, the ‘Ricochet Rabbit’ effect occurred. Ping! Ping! Ping! came the sounds…
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Fresh Air
Requests for angelic and divine intervention may come in most unexpected ways but always at the right time and place
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It’s Good to See YOU!
One evening, I visited my friend at her home. I had never been there before and it took me a while to find it since it was dark outside. No matter. I was looking forward to seeing her and her husband. She smiled at me as I entered her home and then, immediately after greeting…
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The “Wow” Boy (A true Story)
It was an ordinary day. Shelving books in the children’s department at the bookstore. And then he walked in. A little boy all of 2 ½ feet tall followed close behind by his parents. My day was about to change. “Hi!” I said to the boy. “How are…” He zipped right past me towards a…