Rose

COME TOGETHER

Our nation is reeling in shock from the culture wars, chaos in our streets, breakdown of our Judeo-Christian foundations. How should the church react? To …

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THE SOUND OF SILENCE

Some of you may remember this old hit from the ‘70’s sung by Chad and Jeremy. A group by the name of “Delirious” did a …

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FAITH – A LEAP IN THE DARK? 

What is faith?   Imagine this. You’ve gone for a hike to the top of Mt.Chocorua in the White Mountains and lingered just a little too …

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SUOMI aka FINLAND

It’s a trip of a lifetime for us, a dream come true. Our first stop was Helsinki, a beautiful, squeaky clean and uncomplicated city. Flowers …

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SAVU SAUNA

A lifetime dream come true – a summer vacation in Finland! Our young Finnish friend had escorted us all over the beautiful city of Helsinki. …

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CLOSE CALLS ON THE FARM

Many of us who know no better have an idyllic picture of growing up on a farm. So let’s debunk the sweet myth of childhood …

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IN THE FINNISH KITCHEN

When I married into my Finnish husband’s family, my culinary world expanded to include a plethora of new delights. Mojakka, rich with beef broth and …

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A CHILD’S YEAR IN RHYME

Tammikuu Tammikuu nips at my nose.Reddens my cheeks and tingles my toesWhat shall I wish for in Tammikuu’s snow?A hill and a sled and a …

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