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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!

A Match Made in Heaven (author unknown to me)

Posted on August 6, 2013 by verawrites

Consumed by my loss, I didn’t notice the hardness of the pew where I sat. I was at the funeral of my dearest friend – my mother. She finally had lost her long battle with cancer. The hurt was so … Continue reading →

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Basic Human Needs and How We Meet Them

Posted on August 5, 2013 by verawrites

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As I read the post I reblogged from Otrazhenie, it made me think about this concept of differences between groups of people. It is ‘top of mind’ for me as I prepare to go on a short trip to Manitoulin … Continue reading →

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The toxic virus of the mind: US vs. THEM

Posted on August 5, 2013 by verawrites

Originally posted on Otrazhenie:
From The Toxic Myth of Us vs. Them The human mind has a tendency to categorize people into social groups. Often these social groups can create an “Us vs. Them” mentality toward people who may be…

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The Heat – The Movie

Posted on August 4, 2013 by verawrites

I got hooked on movies in second year university. I took a night course and, twice a week, I had 3 hours free in the afternoon. I used to walk to the big shopping centre near campus and soak up … Continue reading →

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“DIVINE RESUME” – August 2

Posted on August 3, 2013 by verawrites

Originally posted on A DEVOTED LIFE:
“Thus says the Lord: ”Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him…

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The Power of Words Never Diminishes

Posted on August 2, 2013 by verawrites

It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. Watch this You Tube clip by purplecontent. Copy and paste this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzgzim5m7oU For those of you who are leery of opening uncertain links, I will describe the video. Music … Continue reading →

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Breakfast, lunch and supper on Manitoulin Island

Posted on August 2, 2013 by verawrites

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I am thinking about food. Again. Week after next, a group of us are going to spend a week at a First Nations’ reserve on Manitoulin Island in northern Ontario, Canada. We’ll be running a vacation Bible school day program … Continue reading →

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Decisions, decisions – Motivation part 2

Posted on July 30, 2013 by verawrites

I have a friend who is struggling with some decisions. Her motivation is very similar to mine (see blogpost ‘What’s my motivation?’). She loves the Lord deeply and longs to serve him faithfully. Pressing in prayerfully, seeking godly counsel, asking … Continue reading →

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There is a crisis in my church and I don’t know what to do

Posted on July 28, 2013 by verawrites

Our pastor left two  years ago. He had reached a plateau and it was good that he left. Many of us prayed for a new pastor who would move us forward into a fuller vision of God’s purpose for our … Continue reading →

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Reminiscing on a streetcar going west

Posted on July 26, 2013 by verawrites

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I had the afternoon off today. It was a glorious summer day – sunny with a cool breeze, fluffy clouds drifting lazily across a turquoise sky – and I wanted to prolong the enjoyment of it. I decided to take … Continue reading →

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