Tag Archives: faith

… purposed… for more.

Posted on October 4, 2025 by oct17

I remember the dress was faded. Very faded. Chocolate brown doesn’t fade well.  Not only was the little dress a dull color, but it had  been stripped of whatever adorned the small bodice initially, exposing rows of uneven, darker stitches … Continue reading →

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… seeing joy in the now moments…

Posted on June 20, 2025 by oct17

You’ve heard the phrase… “looking for love in all the wrong places.” But what about finding joy in all the right places of today? I tried not to stare, but I just couldn’t help it.  The scene in front of … Continue reading →

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. . . fearless?. . .

Posted on February 19, 2019 by oct17

The view from my kitchen window looked more like spring than January.  Families of squirrels  skipped playfully in the warm sunshine.  We were enjoying days of rare temperatures the first week of a new year. These furry rodents were taking … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 20, 2013 by oct17

“I want to touch you, Pastor Tom”. Three year old Esther was stretching to see if she could touch him at the table.  She wiggled and stretched, spread  wide her little fingers  and stretched with all her might.  She raised … Continue reading →

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