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Finding Hope

Happy Wednesday my readers, I’m sorry that I was not around to greet you on Monday. I had two-fold reasons. First, I was shifted into the Treasurer position on our HOA board in August and have felt like I’ve been playing catch up ever since. Over the last two weeks, I’ve been spending most of…
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Climate and Kids

These days, it doesn’t take much to see climate change in the news. Amplified by climate change induced warming in the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Helene was one of the largest hurricanes in history. It’s immense size meant it shrank in size slowly and its fast speed meant it penetrated deeper into the USA than…
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Love God & Your Neighbor

These are the penultimate commandments for Christians. There are so many references throughout scripture that tell us to love our neighbor. A few to check out: Leviticus 19:18, Mark 12:31-33, Romans 13:8-10. If you’ve been around the sun a more than a few times, you know that living it out poses its own sort of…
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Leave No Trace

I want to start with stating that I’m struggling to write about faith and creation care right now because of the craziness occurring in the USA political scene. Between the lies and violence and the way faith is being coopted for political gain, I’m struggling. It hurts my heart to see Christians standing with and…
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Energy Independence

Point of view. Perspective. Even how something is worded. It all matters. For instance, with my son, automatic sprinkler systems are the coolest thing in the world to point out. For me, they are a needed safety system. He thinks its fine to sit in a dirty diaper, but I know better. Clean bottoms are…
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The Cost of Disaster

It is no secret anymore that climate disasters are intensifying in both frequency and severity. A simple look back over the summer and you see floods, fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, extreme heat, and drought. These events are almost so common now that it isn’t surprising to hear about another one. No region or country is immune.…
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Imitate Christ

“Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God” Ephesians 5:1-3 NLT This was my verse of the day today. Can I say it’s…
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Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

As we have now passed the 2 year mark of the signing of this law, lots of new data is being released on its impacts. Everything from where the money is going, who is benefitting the most, and what may still be at risk if the Republicans regain control of the federal government. If you…
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An Experience Abroad

I’m back!!!! If I count you among my friends, you’re aware that I was away from my blog because I was traveling overseas. My brother qualified to compete in the Paris Olympics in 3 different shooting events, and I was lucky enough to be able to travel over there to watch him compete and give…
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Great Is Thy Faithfulness
I hope you have been enjoying this series on songs of faith. This will be my last one although I realize there are many more songs I could include. Have you noticed that you are seeing more references to creation in the music you listen to? Last Sunday, we sang this song in church and…