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Tuesday's Treasured Glance - Sumo Wrestler

4/29/2020

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     After rounding the corner on a hike, I ran into this sumo wrestler standing strong at the edge of the trail. I can't help but recall the story in 2 Chronicles 20 where Jehoshaphat courageously leads his small, ill-equipped army into battle against the vast army coming against them. Can't you just see his army marching down this trail? God, their sumo wrestler had their back. He was going to fight their battle. All they had to do was show up and march forward. How many times have you know armies to march forward singing praising God as the Lord sets the perfect ambush against their enemy?
     God will fight your battles as well. You just need to show up and trust him.
(This week's glance is a little delayed due to "Tuesday's Technical Troubles." )

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Tuesday's Treasured Glance - Blackberry Blooms

4/21/2020

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   Blackberry blooms are a thing of beauty on our farm. It's as if the bushes are covered with pink and white kisses of spring. Just like us, their beauty fades with maturity. The beautiful bloom turns into a small green berry that ripens with age. We too ripen with age, turning into a beautiful fruit to be used by God to nourish others.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:14

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Tuesday's Treasured Glance

4/14/2020

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Can you see the forest through the trees? It's BEAUTIFUL!

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Tuesday's Treasured Glance - Staycation - Getting Creative & Staying Well

4/7/2020

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            Something tells me if you were to look at a blank calendar five months ago, it would have been very much welcomed. Maybe it would have represented a vacation.  How do you see it today? Like you, I have taken many meetings, trips, business travel, and events I was planning, and planning to attend, off my calendar. Emotions are mixed as we deal with all the cancelations. Things we were looking forward to, and those we celebrated by doing a happy dance as we marked them off.
          Adjustments have been made and many of us are now attending virtual appointments and meetings. Some working from home are surrounded by kids and pets. I can hear the circus music playing now in the background of meetings and homes.
          How are you filling in all those other empty boxes on your calendar? Doing more with your family? Enjoying a hobby, new or old? Are you beginning to like the new normal and looking forward to continuing it in part when the masks come off? Is it a time of redefining or taking a chance on something new? I would love to hear about the things you are doing with this unexpected gift of free time.
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    Some people are beach or lake people.  I have always been a river and mountain person.  Wherever the place is that speaks to your soul, go there often!

    "May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, and leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds."
                     - Edward Abbey

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