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About verawrites

Progress not perfection - that's my goal. Live and learn - that's my motto. I like to share bits of wisdom and glimmers of insight gleaned on my life journey of 50+ years. My hope is to encourage, perhaps inspire, fellow journeyers. Each of us has something to share. Let's be generous, gracious and compassionate with one another. I am blessed to be a blessing... so are you!

World Food Day

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Yesterday, October 16th, was World    Day. It made me think, as I chewed on my leftover turkey-dinner lunch. About how many people in the world don’t have one meal, let alone three. World hunger is a huge problem – … Continue reading

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how to tempt a recovering addict…

Don’t NOT read because of the title of this blog by Lori Lara. The quote from John Piper is a vital eye opener for everyone! Everyone is being tempted, our choice is how we will respond to temptation and what … Continue reading

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TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!

Good reminder, encouraging thoughts – esp for those of us celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend!

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Death Crawl (Themed Writing Contest: Suspense)

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHPhVTw3YgM Urged by slivers of morning light, Coach Taylor slipped out of bed, careful not to disturb Brook. He crept out the back door and headed for the birch grove. He felt a moment’s peace as sunshine warmed his face. … Continue reading

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Do you have a beautiful attitude (beatitude)?

My small group is reading a book together – The Good and Beautiful Life, by James Bryan Smith, a student of Dallas Willard. Chapter 3 talks about Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount commonly known as the Beatitudes. … Continue reading

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The Persian Carpet – Winner – Themed Writing Contest: Design

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“I can’t decide, they’re all so beautiful!” Kim walked slowly up one aisle, fingering the rich  silken fibers, then down the next, pausing at a stack to flip over the top rug and look at the ones beneath. Kyle trailed … Continue reading

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A Ladybug Kissed My Cheek

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I am standing on the balcony, enjoying the late afternoon sun warming my skin, savouring a smooth Cabernet Merlot, when a ladybug alights on my cheek and then flies away. So nice to be kissed by one of God’s tiny … Continue reading

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Rivalry: Redux

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Coloured ribbons stream from the flower garland encircling her auburn hair. Hazel eyes twinkle beneath stage lights, glossed ruby lips parted in a dancer’s smile. Boot-clad yet dainty feet step and skip and stomp as crisp cotton petticoats bounce beneath … Continue reading

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Themed Writing Contest: Rivalry

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  Coloured ribbons streamed from the flower garland in her auburn hair. Hazel eyes twinkled under the stage lights, glossed ruby lips parted in a dancer’s smile. Boot-clad yet dainty feet stepped, skipped and stomped as crisp cotton petticoats bounced … Continue reading

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7 Rules and How I’m Doing Right Now

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In an earlier post, I shared A. W. Tozer’s 7 Rules of Self-Discovery. Perhaps this inspired you to consider your own life? I hope so. It got me thinking more about mine, and I thought I would give you a … Continue reading

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