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Cat Parents vs Dog Parents

Happy Lighten Up Monday! Enjoy this clip that demonstrates different parenting styles. I was a cat parent… but be dog parents!! [youtube id=”VTbbYLvhDSM”]

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From Hut to Hut

I am currently on a Gospel Music Celebration Cruise with no internet but with an abundance of sun and sea! Today’s post is an excerpt from my book, Lighten up and Live! 90 Light-hearted Devotions to Brighten Your Day.  A man was stranded on a deserted Pacific island for years. One day, a boat sailed into view. The man frantically waved and drew …

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Call it a Day!

It was creation. God and an angel were sitting on the edge of the universe just enjoying the scenery. God took a deep breath and said. “Look at all the beautiful things I have made. These things are good.” “I have wrapped them in a 24-hour period. Half will be light, half will be dark and it will keep repeating …

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Signs of the Times

Signs are designed to catch our attention. They alert us to danger or promote some product. Some signs, however, defy understanding. The following are signs found in real life: On a bag of Fritos: “You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.” On packaging for a Rowenta Iron: “Do not iron clothes on body.” On a Korean kitchen …

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The Only Refuge That Will Not Fail

We all struggle with identity—who we are, why we are, and what we have to offer this vast, broken world. About the time we find a scrap of worth or significance, something happens to make us fully aware of how much we lack. A harsh word. A broken relationship. A blunder or failure. Then, in spite of our best efforts …