Patiently Waiting
I wrote about Sammy’s waiting on me as I make stop-and-go exits from the house to the car. You can read about it on Day Nine of Doggie Devotionals. Ever since I wrote about his waiting, I have grown more aware of the quality of his waiting. I play Rummikub four afternoons a week. Sammy […]
Read MoreIt’s Happening–Again?!?
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- by Linda Highman
Every morning. . . every evening. . . it’s happening. In our churches . . . in our schools . . . in our homes . . . it’s happening. I’ve said it before in this blog; and I’m sure that I will say it again. But, now, again I write it. CHANGE! The Lenten […]
Read MoreSalt in Cyberspace
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- by Linda Highman
As I posted five days ago, the second week of February had been very busy for me. My post of 2-15 ended with the item: “submitting a devotional to Cascade Christian Writers’ Contest.” Finally, two hours before the deadline, I submitted “The Ultimate Mirror Ball.” (After the judging period, I will post it here.) As […]
Read MoreMAYO AND MIRRORS
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- by Linda Highman
Best Foods Mayonnaise, known as Hellman’s east of the Rockies, has been one of the very few brands that I have loyally purchased throughout my adult life. No other brands that I have tried match the standards of taste and texture that Best Foods have maintained since 1913–one hundred and thirteen years! However, the last […]
Read MoreResolved in Love
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- by Linda Highman
Our short but pleasant visit drew to a close. “Before you go,” she said, “I have to get something off my mind.” Nancy, my friend and my great-niece-in-law, shifted on the plush, white sofa. “It’s been buzzing around in my head, and I have to get it out.” “Oh, my,” I thought. “What did I […]
Read MoreReaching Forward
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- by Linda Highman
On a perfectly beautiful autumn day, I visited a dear friend in Salem. Shirley had been a pastor’s wife at Hinson Baptist Church and, in the early 2000’s, the founder of a women’s group modeled on the Red Hat phenomenon. She introduced me to the Passion Translation by presenting me with its New Testament and […]
Read MoreThen What?
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- by Linda Highman
New Year’s Day in northeast Portland began with rain. The eighth day of Christmas, Thursday, January first, was a holiday for most. Yet, many had jobs that demanded their presence. One of those who had to work even on the holiday was Jeffrey, a former student of 40 years ago and my “computer guru.” For […]
Read MoreFlash of God
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- by Linda Highman
For 48 weeks, I faithfully posted on this website. Then for a couple of weeks I was without a computer; and by the time it was replaced, the busiest time of the year had begun. So, I took a hiatus from weekly posting. Now with this, the 49th post, I shall try to return to […]
Read MoreLooking Up
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- by Linda Highman
On the busiest weekend that I’ve had in many months, I share with you one of my favorite doggie devotionals, especially when accompanied by the photo. Only by looking up will I be able to make it through the next few days with calm and grace. May the same be true for you as well. […]
Read MoreFaith With an Unexpected Habit
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- by Linda Highman
There’s a small group of Parkview residents who are smokers. They respectively enjoy their habit in their own subcommunity on the outside fringes of the apartment campus, about ten feet from where I park my car. So, I see them frequently; but I do not speak to them. Except for “Hello” or “good morning” there […]
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