Rose

THOSE WHO REFUSE TO SING

There is an old line in a hymn that goes like this: “Let those refuse to singWho never knew our GodBut children of the heavenly …

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I AM THE CAPTAIN OF MY SOUL

Oh, really? How’s that working for you? If you worship what you can understand, all you get back is yourself. Turn inward and make yourself the center …

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OUR “NEW NORMAL”

As I opened my eyes early this morning and peered out the window, I noticed something white and feathery floating down. Must be apple blossoms, …

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PHONE EVANGELISM

Today an unpleasant task reared its ugly head. I was called upon to tackle a tedious number of phone calls and web interactions with several …

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SHAKING OFF SNAKES

You might say it had been a “bad hair” fortnight. Two weeks on the open sea with 274 Roman sailors, their ship driven helplessly by …

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UGLY GIRL?

A study in chaos. She catches me by surprise in Macdonald’s as I wait for my ice cream on this hot July day. Wild unruly …

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TAKE A SABBATH

Driving by our Blue Seal store today, I noticed a sign announcing “Starting July 4 closed Sundays.” I wanted to run inside and thank them. …

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THE DAY BEFORE EASTER

It’s Saturday morning and I’ve just remembered all the items I failed to pick up for Easter dinner. Not wanting to deal with crowds, I …

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CONSIDER THE DAFFODILS

Yes, you heard me right. Daffodils, not lilies. This is April in New Hampshire, and lilies are yet to come. Did anyone else notice their …

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HOSANNA

 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and …

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