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Being Thankful Today – not just on Thanksgiving
Today’s about as far from Thanksgiving as you can be in a year, but I want to talk about being thankful anyway. Being thankful was on my mind a lot last week. On Thursday, I went to the county jail...
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How do you talk with God?
My mom and me looking pious for a program in church about 1955. That’s something I’ve been trying to learn ever since I was a little kid. I remember the first prayer I ever learned: “God bless our...
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The Beauty of Nature – Does it Remind You of God?
I took this picture this morning after a light rain shower. Every rose bush at Whispering Winds seems to be competing for attention this week – to show off how beautiful God has made each one. Last...
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Garden Guilt
Gazing Ball “planted” on a mound of mulch where Gary Gopher damaged the Russian Cypress last year. Friday I worked hard. I was inspired by all the yard work some special guests did for us a week ago....
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The EXPECTED and the SURPRISES
Last week I wrote about the “Great Expectations” I had for the week. Just as I expected, all 7 of them were met. It was a great week. But there was something more. There was a big surprise. “Organ for...
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Playing Games with Chip and Randy
My friend Chip, the Chipmunk Chip, the chipmunk, and I have been playing a game lately. It’s a combination of “Hide & Seek” and “Cops & Robbers.” I’m undoubtedly dating myself, but my...
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Let’s Celebrate!
“Naked Ladies” (also known as “Resurrection Lilies”) brighten the dry summer landscape at Whispering Winds. A beautiful reason to celebrate! To forget to celebrate is to forget to imitate the God who...
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The Message of Two Cornstalks
Abbey posing with our two cornstalks This morning as Mim and I were walking Abbey I asked Mim if she had any ideas for me to write about in today’s blog. She responded, “How about the two cornstalks...
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God Sent a Deer to Remind Me
As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God. [Psalm 42:1 NRSV] A young deer was cautiously watching me as I stood at my copier making a few copies of some music to put in my...
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Enjoying God’s Many Gifts
Some of the colors of October Remember how much fun it is to watch a three-year-old tear the wrapping paper off a birthday present, to watch the excitement and delight in her face. She completely...
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When Bad Things Happen to Good Birds
Phyllis and Fred H. Finch.Photo from http://www.allaboutbirds.org This morning I overheard a conversation between Phyllis and Fred H. Finch in our back yard. I actually was listening for them...
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Remembering My Dad
Carl Korth My dad’s confirmation picture I haven’t bought my dad a Father’s Day present in more than twenty years. He died 22 years ago. But with all the advertising on TV over the past few weeks, I’ve...
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Fluffy Clouds, Still Goldfinches, and Dirty Windows
Up in heaven, a new angel must have been assigned to weather control for southern Wisconsin last week. As a newbie, he’s not quite sure how to maneuver all the clouds and keep the seasons in line....
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Why Did God Create Wasps?
“Hey, Mom. Why did God create wasps?” “That’s a good question, Abbey. I’ve been wondering the same thing myself. We’ve sure had a lot of them on our deck and our front porch this summer. An...
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Another Lesson from Abbey
“Hey, Mom. Thanks for showing me Aunt Marilyn’s blog post last week. I’ve heard a lot about Millie and Aunt Marilyn’s two previous cats, and I’m sorry I never met them. I don’t remember that you’ve...
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Mindfulness – the Earliest Gift of Spring
I just got back from a walk with my dog Floey. It’s a beautiful spring day in southern Wisconsin. I felt the gentle breeze on my face, and smiled. The birds were singing again. A few weeds next to the...
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Another Talk with My Friend Floey
Floey “Hey, Floey. What did you think about your new class last week?” Floey grinned at me and replied, “I loved it! When you first told me I would be going to another class, I really wondered why. I...
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And God Said …
And God said, “Marian, wake up.” And I said, “But God, it’s only 3:00 a.m.” And God replied, “Of course I know what time you think it is. But you have a lot of work to do before the funeral at 11:00...
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To Hug Or Not To Hug
Floey being hugged by one of her best friends. “Floey, did you see that story on the news last week? The one that said dogs don’t like to be hugged?” “Yeah. I saw it, Mom.” “Well, what did you think...
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God and I Planted a Garden. And it was Good.
God spoke: “Earth, green up! Grow all varieties of seed-bearing plants, Every sort of fruit-bearing tree.” And there it was. Earth produced green seed-bearing plants, all varieties, And fruit-bearing...
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