Tag: Kathy Sheldon Davis
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Did I Teach my Son to Worship a Dog? – Psalm 25:4-5
Our new puppy Max was no god. The shepherd mix was my 5-year-old’s favorite playmate when his brothers weren’t around. Seth’s early experiences with his friend, however, were painful. Max nipped at fingers, making Seth pull his hand back. My son soon came inside with a frown, sliding the glass door between him and his pet. Dog Training 101 I reminded…
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Too Late for New Beginnings? -Zechariah 4:8-10
My aunt is a 90-year-old bride. I saw her photo on Facebook, and her sweet smile gave me courage to believe it’s never too late to start something new. A few years ago, as I entered the Older Woman phase of my life, I decided I wanted to be a writer. In my research I found I should expect…
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A Quick Thanksgiving Meditation – Philippians 4:6-8
My eyes were stinging as I mixed the chopped onions into the dressing for the turkey a little while ago. Earlier I’d chosen a playlist on YouTube that featured Maranatha Music’s scripture songs. I sang along with a couple of them as I puttered around the kitchen, enjoying the encouraging, uplifting thoughts. Then this came…
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Post Election Stress is for the Birds – 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18
When I hear the honking of geese, I step outside to see if they are close enough for me to catch the whirring of the air currents their strong wings stir up. In this part of Oregon, as temperatures chill we know they’ll soon be heading out for warmer climates. It amazes me that they know how to do…
