Tag Archives: Hope

Spring and Hope

Posted on April 19, 2018 by

It is my confident hope that spring will one day arrive in Chicago. I have faith that even though I am wearing a wool sweater and boots today and my back yard looks like this… …that in a few weeks it will look like this. … Continue reading →

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Hope: An Anchor

Posted on March 8, 2018 by

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A dropped anchor keeps a boat firmly in its location even when the water is churned up and weather conditions are on a rampage. Metaphorically it has come to signify stability and security. The word ‘anchor’ is used only five … Continue reading →

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Cure for a Cruddy Day

Posted on March 1, 2018 by

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I woke up the other day feeling cruddy. It was a rainy, dreary day, my husband had a test at the hospital (which turned out to be fine), and I was awake during the night; yuk. Depression is not something … Continue reading →

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When Your Life is Shipwrecked

Posted on November 2, 2017 by

This photo was taken on the island of Malta in the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. There really is a St. Paul’s Shipwreck Church on Malta and  Paul really did survive a shipwreck somewhere on the shores of the island. Why Visit … Continue reading →

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Hope More; Expect Less

Posted on February 21, 2017 by

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What do you expect in the near future? In Chicago, we can expect winter to be cold, snowy and long, but we can also expect a warm summer and a beautiful fall. (Spring is non-existent.) I expect to attend two family … Continue reading →

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Two Qualities of the Early Church That We Should Pursue Today

Posted on December 12, 2016 by

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The church, made up of Jesus’ followers, is his body on earth. It has been brilliant and influential at times, weak at other points in history, and increasingly divided over the years. Amazingly, the imperfect church is still God’s designated witness, his hands … Continue reading →

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Dare to Hope

Posted on July 15, 2016 by

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Have you ever stifled your hopes to avoid disappointment?  Me too. A lifetime of being a Chicago Cubs fan has taught me not to get my hopes up.  When I was a kid I watched or listened to every game possible, … Continue reading →

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Easter Hope

Posted on March 24, 2016 by

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Last weekend my husband and I attended my uncle’s funeral.  He will be mightily missed, but my cousins and I had a lovely time remembering and reconnecting. Tuesday morning we all woke up to news of another devastating terror attack in … Continue reading →

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How Strong is Your Vocabulary?

Posted on February 18, 2016 by

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How strong is your vocabulary?  (Click here to find out.)  A robust vocabulary can be an advantage in life, or at least it is in Scrabble or Words with Friends.  Some people enrich their words by doing crossword puzzles, others by learning a … Continue reading →

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How Does Christmas Come About?

Posted on December 13, 2013 by

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It’s almost Christmas.  Are you ready? Will you be ready?  I’m not ready…yet. Christmas will come about, like it always does, and I will be ready, like I always am.  However, not without some chaos and confusion.  Every year I determine … Continue reading →

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