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Thinking Back

Thinking Back

On the January 4, 2015 edition of this paper, this reporter wrote a poem entitled “Ode to Buddy,” our neighbor’s dog who spent a great deal of…

Finding Peace Through One-Word Prayer

Finding Peace Through One-Word Prayer

In my previous articles on one-word prayer, I invited readers to discover Christian mantras. These are short prayers to slowly repeat with each breath. The author of…

Beds, Fireworks & Words Mean Things

Beds, Fireworks & Words Mean Things

Ever since I heard of “Murphy Beds” I have wanted one. They were the original fold up bed. Sort of like a sofa bed without the sofa. …

The List, Write it Down

The List, Write it Down

We all have hopes, dreams, and aspirations in life.  We spend a lot of time dreaming or talking about what we want.  However, how many of us…

Virginia Outreach News

Virginia Outreach News

HELLO TO ALL OF MY READERSHappy birthday wishes to everyone celebrating a birthday this week!  July 6 – Slyvia Walker, Keysville July 7 – Debra McCaraw, Baltimore,…

Steps to Move Away from Codependency

Steps to Move Away from Codependency

Melody Beattie, the author of Codependent No More, advises us, “The only person you can now or ever change is yourself.  The only person that it is…

Virginia Outreach News

Virginia Outreach News

HELLO TO ALL OF MY READERS! Happy birthday wishes to everyone celebrating a birthday this week! June 30 – Vincent Davis, Hampton; Woody Toombs, Mt. Laurel; Samuel…

My Gem

My Gem

Last week while it rained in Virginia for an entire week with many inches of the wet stuff falling, Hubby, daughter, son-in-law and I were enjoying the…

Vacation, Directions & Raleigh Revisited

Vacation, Directions & Raleigh Revisited

I traveled with my resident octogenarians last week, aka Mom and Dad. By this time if you’ve followed us at all, you will know that Mom also…

Worship God With One-Word Prayer

Worship God With One-Word Prayer

Prayer is best when we let our words be few—or even a single word. Here are four one-word prayers to help you worship God. In the first…