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Third Party Candidate, Henry Cat by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Betty Mason Arthurs

Third Party Candidate, Henry Cat by Betty Mason Arthurs What a relief the mind-numbing nominating conventions are over. The God-bless-Americans are ready to ponder the state of our union and endure campaign strategies whipped up in the blender of … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Doing Life Together, Elections, Finding solutions, Humor, Politics, Uncategorized, United States of America | Tagged American politics, candidates, Henry Cat for President, third party, Voting | 2 Comments

Waiting to Hear Their Voices in Orlando by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Betty Mason Arthurs

Waiting to Hear Their Voices in Orlando by Betty Mason Arthurs Once again we are a nation in mourning. We mourn over the horrific mass shooting and killing of the innocent Americans enjoying a night out at an Orlando nightclub. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bridge Over Troubled Water, comfort, death, grief, hatred, Orlando, Prayer, Shooting, sound of silence | 4 Comments

Honoring People You Don’t Respect

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Linda Carlblom

You may wonder, Why would I want to honor someone I don’t respect? If I don’t respect them, do they really deserve my honor? Chances are, you don’t want to honor that difficult person in your life. And no, they probably don’t deserve … Continue reading →

Posted in Doing Life Together, Faith, Grace, Honor, Image of God, Kindness, Legacy, Life, Respect, Uncategorized | Tagged difficult people, Honor, Image of God, peace, Respect | 2 Comments

Prayerfully Paying Bills

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Linda Carlblom

It’s my turn to post today, so I thought I’d tell you about how I pay bills. I mean, it’s not earth-shaking or anything, but it may include one element some folks leave out. Whenever I sit down at my computer … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Faith, Faithfulness, Finances, Prayer, Uncategorized | Tagged Finances, God's provision, Money, paying bills, Prayer, trusting God, worship | 7 Comments

A Mother’s Legacy by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Betty Mason Arthurs

Mother’s Day was celebrated this month. For those of us whose mothers have died, it’s a bittersweet day; a sad day missing our moms and a day to rejoice that we can be with our children and grandchildren. For me, … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Celebrations, Doing Life Together, Faith, Grandparenting, Greatest love ever, Hope, hospitals, Legacy, Life, Love, Uncategorized | Tagged childhood defformaties, Legacy, microcephaly, mothers, praying with mother, student nursing | 5 Comments

Some Things I Don’t Understand

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Linda Carlblom

(This article by Kitty Chappell was first published in The Sierra Star, Oakhurst, California on May 5, 1994 in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer) I have driven automobiles for over 40 years and I still don’t understand how their … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Prayer, Uncategorized | Tagged faith, National Day of Prayer, Prayer | 1 Comment

Killer Bees, in the Middle of a Miracle by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Betty Mason Arthurs

Killer Bees, in the Middle of a Miracle by Betty Mason Arthurs “What on earth? Another killer bee attack?” My heart sank as I read the newspaper. Later I told my husband that once again our local Arizona … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Faithfulness, Fear, Grandparenting, miracles, Uncategorized | Tagged killer bees, miracles | 4 Comments

The Introvert Party…by Linda Carlblom

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Linda Carlblom

As an introvert, I find it tiresome to be social. That doesn’t mean I don’t like it from time to time. I actually love it. After all, humans were made to be in community with each other to experience the … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertaining, Hospitality, Introvert, Uncategorized | Tagged extrovert, introvert activities, introvert party, parties, quiet activities | 21 Comments

Experiencing Grace

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Carol Boley

My mother speaks in scripts now. She bears the look of the very old. Clouded eyes and clouded mind. Alzheimer’s? The doctor said sometimes it’s impossible to know until an autopsy. I am my mother’s keeper. I see her daily … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Faith, Family Life, Grace, Kindness, Life Transitions, Mom, Uncategorized | Tagged Alzheimer's, blessing, Caregiving, Dementia, Grace, grace is sufficient, John 6:40, mother | 21 Comments

Easter or “Eater” Service? by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Betty Mason Arthurs

Easter or “Eater” Sunday? by Betty Mason Arthurs One spring a few years ago my husband and I traveled to Flagstaff from our home in the Phoenix area to spend Easter weekend with our daughter and her family. For … Continue reading →