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Peace that Passes Understanding

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Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:4-7 (picture is of Shiner in better days!) Last night as I cried while looking at Shiner’s doggy bed, I felt a nudge to contact the veterinarians we used when we lived in Florida.  Actually, I had felt … Continue reading Peace that Passes Understanding

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The End of the Road

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It is the end of the road for our canine companion. We have tried every medically possible avenue to prolong his sweet doggy life, but next Saturday, barring a miracle, we will say goodbye. It is hard not to feel like an executioner standing by the guillotine, readying the blade. It feels callous to “set a date,” as if we mere mortals have any right to determine when a creature — much less one as loved as our Shiner — lives or dies. Yet the Lord placed the animals under our dominion. Then God blessed them and said, “Be fruitful … Continue reading The End of the Road

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When Something’s Amiss

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(Warning: Some gross content below.  Not for the squeamish!) There is something motivating about finding blood coming out of places it has no business exiting…like in pee.  Yesterday morning I lay in bed and stretched and prayed and asked the Lord to direct my paths…that I would do his will with my day, not mine.  He answered me in a painful way… Yesterday afternoon I discovered the aformentioned blood and got myself quickly to the doctor.  Understand, I am not someone who loves going to the doctor.  I actually get anxious about all those doctor’s office germs floating around everywhere.  … Continue reading When Something’s Amiss

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A Dog’s Life

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Yesterday morning dawned bright and extremely smelly. I will spare you the disgusting details, but suffice it to say that my old Dal had an accident that transformed my home into what seemed like a cesspool. If the DirtyJobs camera crew from the Discovery Channel had been here, they would have had a field day. I found a two-year-old video of him and sat amazed as I realized just how much he’s aged since we’ve been back in Texas. Quite frankly, the realization broke my heart. In the video, he was spry and alert. I called his name, and his … Continue reading A Dog’s Life

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Peace Be With You

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“Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” -Luke 2:14 In church yesterday I had a wonderful treat.  First, my precious and very brave daughter performed her Christmas music during the service and then sang in the children’s choir.  Our pastor spoke a beautiful message about peace which I will delve into later this week.  But first, I had to share the song that our  worship band performed.  I had never heard it before, but it captured my heart and brought me some much-needed peace in this busiest of busy seasons.  … Continue reading Peace Be With You