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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!

What is Change?

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This? Or this?       Or if you’re in business, maybe this? What kind of emotions does “change” evoke in you? excitement? delight? anxiety? anticipation? dread? all of the above? Most of us like “good” change: getting over a … Continue reading

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Evil: The Ultimate Opportunist

Originally posted on Unshakable Hope:
I recently read a blog post that reminded me of an incident that occurred a few years after Mary and I were married. I was working for a company that required me to be on-call…

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My Pet Peeves

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Pets ~ cats, dogs ~ are wonderful! They offer unconditional love, exuberant warmth and joyful companionship. Keeping a pet can be expensive; feeding, grooming, medical care. And there are negatives ~ dog or cat hair all over the house, messes … Continue reading

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The Big C

Somehow this subject is coming up… among friends, family, neighbours… and having read Christine Caine’s testimony of healing just recently, I feel compelled to share it. It really is amazing what God can do – through prayers and faith and … Continue reading

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Farewell summer, hello fall

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Yes, summer is winding down – although tomorrow will be the hottest day here. It must be tough for kids to be in school on such hot days, especially after a so-so summer. Been there, done that – and we … Continue reading

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The Ice Bucket Challenge – one man’s testimony

For those of you who follow the news, you have heard many stories about this stunt to raise awareness and funds for ALS (aka Lou Gehrig’s disease).  I won’t comment on any of them. But, for those of you who … Continue reading

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What a writer can learn from a disappointing read

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I love my e-reader! It weighs less than a pound and holds 100s of books. For Christmas, I get gift cards from 3 of the guys I support (administratively, that is, at the office). Plus, there are lots of free … Continue reading

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Do you Realize how Valuable You are to God?

Originally posted on A Safe Harbor is Jesus:
Do you realize how valuable you are to God? A person who doesn’t know their value will tend to worry. They will find it difficult to roll their cares and concerns on…

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More – or less – than meets the eye

It’s a good thing my income does not depend on my writing; there has been too little of it lately. And yet, as I read and think and write, I know – despite lulls or dry spells – that I … Continue reading

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Good Intentions

Originally posted on Unshakable Hope:
With all the bad going on in the world, I was thinking about how much better it would be if we acted on most of our good intentions. Not only would the recipients of the…

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