“A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast…” Proverbs 12:10 There is something quite unique, enjoyable, and special about a critter becoming a family member and friend. It was hard for us not to regard the life our little, Min Pin “beast,” Red. He slept, ate, sat, walked, talked, and played with us every day. He demanded our attention and got it. He pestered and worried us. He set the ...
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Celebrating With Hobbies
“And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business,and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without,and that ye may have lack of nothing.”1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 Christmas brings out the creativity in talented people, and even want-to-be creatives like me. I love seeing the diversity of people’s decorating, hosting, ...
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“There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God.” Ecclesiastes 2:24 October is our cruising month and I can’t wait. There is something really fun about cruising along our Gulf Coast with the windows down, responsibilities behind us and the open road ahead. We enjoy ...
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“Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.” Philippians 2:4 Expressing creativity is a really enjoyable pastime. That is…when you have time to pass. However, time to create is often limited since most everyone is busy with everyday business. I think, if breathing didn’t come naturally, we probably wouldn’t find time to schedule it in. Can you image? (Join ...
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“It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows:for so He giveth His beloved sleep.” Psalm 127:2 Why is it so hard to relax? How can such a pleasant thing be so difficult to do? Most of us consider it a nice idea but might not know how to make time for it. Too many of us believe we have no time to spare. As a result, when we get a day off or a vacation, it ...
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