Roadblocks

It was amusing. I could see my husband was trapped in a conversation at church with a particular individual who occasionally "corners" my hubby and then bombards him with a myriad of hard-to-follow stories interlaced with his passionate opinion on certain issues. My very gracious husband patiently listens, and attempts to engage Bob (not his …

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Whose Image?

The new Mission Impossible movie showcases what the world could be brought to the brink of, if AI technology got that smart. Hmm...is the idea that AI could outsmart humans one day really that far-fetched? The university I am studying my Masters through has just made an official statement about the use of AI by …

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Sweet Offence

The package was for me! I opened it to find a stack of work-related leaflets I'd been waiting on, plus an opened and half-full bag of liquorice all-sorts with a scrawled note from my boss saying, "Appreciate all your hard work." Thinking the candy packet must have burst open, I inspected the package to see …

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When Life Gives You Lemons

Have you heard the phrase when life gives you lemons, make lemonade? The tree on the left with the one lonely lemon is ours. Impossible to make lemonade out of that! We have a huge yard and little time, so if our trees don't learn how to survive with minimal loving care from us, it's …

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Be Like Bonnie

Do you remember almost ten years ago when stick figure drawings of  "Be like Bill" were the craze? All of a sudden social media was flooded with people creating their own personalized memes of why we should "Be like Bill." It was amusing for a while, but like any craze it soon lost momentum. Let …

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What Price for Peace?

Do you have peace? I'm not talking about peace in your circumstances but peace in your soul. The peace Jesus assured for His followers when He said, "Peace I leave you, My peace I give you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, nor fearful."(John …

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Saying No to Say Yes (Bible Ponderings #8)

"I should finish the chronological bible reading plan for this year. After all, I should not leave something half done that I've started." What are your current "I shoulds?" If you're like me, I then tend to have a little argument in my head where I ask myself...do I have to? (insert slightly whiny tone). …

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Influencers (Bible Ponderings #7)

Welcome to "Bible Ponderings #7" which finds me in the midst of the major prophets in the chronological reading plan. Every few weeks I hope to toss out there what I'm currently reading and invite you to ponder with me! After the reign of King David's son Solomon, the nation of Israel splits into the …

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Gradualism (Bible Ponderings#6)

Welcome to "Bible Ponderings #6" which finds me in 1 Kings 11 in the chronological reading plan. Every few weeks or so I hope to toss out there what I'm currently reading and invite you to ponder with me! Ever noticed how an imperceptible change in course can lead to a widely different outcome in …

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