Tag: desires
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What Is Necessary?
photo courtesy of Jimgming Pan on Unsplash I’ve been confronted lately with the dramatic difference between needs and wants. There are so many conflicts worldwide where many people are left without the necessary means to live and provide for their families. We see refugees in many places, trying to escape one area of oppression, and…
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What Are You Fishing For?
The pond behind our home is a treasure trove of amazing creatures waiting to be discovered. Or caught. The kids often fish back there, using everything from worms to hot dogs to bread for bait. (You’d be shocked at what’s attracted by wieners–they’re favorites of turtles and bass.) The fun is always in the catching.…
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When Wanting Is Wasted
They couldn’t even wait to change out of their pajamas. The snow was calling; adventures in the chilling outdoors awaited them. My grands who live in Washington DC had their first big snowfall of the year. Having just been with us here in Florida and 80-degree temperatures, this was a wonderful alternative to swimming and…
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You Can’t Make This Stuff Up
When left to my own devices, with too much time on my hands and no real plan to pursue, I get reckless. Wasteful. Trouble happens. Seems the MO for most folks, no matter what age. Ryken, at three, has discovered his imagination. And he pursues it with vigor–and absolutely no restraint. His folks were gone…
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A Dog And His Girl
Growing up, I desperately wanted a dog. I didn’t care what it looked like. If it had a pedigree. I wanted a dog I could love. Mom, in her gracious way, put her foot down. Said no. When Dad tried to gift us with a beagle puppy one Christmas, she lasted a couple of months.…
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