Flowers For The Donut Lady
Saturday, March 25, 2023
by Barbara Bowen
I have not been writing lately about how I have been spending the $10. The Corona Virus lockdown is in effect and now is the perfect time to catch up on my writing. Let me tell you the setting for this post, which will help you understand all the events. My sister and her husband
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You Can Lead A Horse To Water…
Saturday, March 25, 2023
by Barbara Bowen
Have you ever been frustrated with a situation? Maybe it is with a coworker, a family member, a financial situation, or a relationship. You view the situation but are frustrated that it is not getting resolved. Let me clarify; it is not resolved how YOU think it should be. Am I the only one who
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Our Words, Our Choice
Saturday, March 25, 2023
by Barbara Bowen
I was reading a post this morning on Facebook, and the post ended with the two words, “Choose Joy.” As I contemplated those two words, I concluded it was right. Choosing joy is a choice. Then I began thinking about our words. They, too, are a choice! I have been on a leave of absence
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My Old Pastor’s Daughter
Monday, February 20, 2023
by Barbara Bowen
In one of my previous posts, I said that sometimes God makes me wait for a couple of months before He leads me to do something with the money I have set aside. I have learned not to question why He wants me to wait and not ask the amount He wants me to save.
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I Need Music
Monday, February 20, 2023
by Barbara Bowen
It would be safe to say that everyone loves music. Music has a significant effect on us and our emotions. Everyone needs music in their lives. God created music; listen to the different bird songs. Listen to the sounds of the whales. God is the author of music. Before you get ready to argue with me, remember
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Fear
Monday, February 20, 2023
by Barbara Bowen
Do you fear something in your life? I am not referring to spiders, water, heights, snakes, etc. Most people have something they fear. I fear heights. I have no problem climbing up a high mountain, but coming back down is the problem. I am referring to the fear that we can control. I recently have
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Not What It Seems
Monday, February 20, 2023
by Barbara Bowen
Have you ever talked with someone or asked a question and received an answer that didn’t make sense? It was offensive and stirred up some angry feelings. Perhaps you were doing something you normally do, but this time someone gave some suggestions on how to do it better, and you found yourself getting bristled by
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No Two Geodes Are Alike
Monday, January 17, 2022
by Barbara Bowen
Yesterday my sister and I spent the day at a Flea Market. We enjoyed searching for treasures to purchase. My type of treasures includes clothing, while antiques are her treasured finds. We came upon a rock collector and his collection when we walked inside the last building. One of the items that captured our attention
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Andrew’s Prayer
Friday, April 16, 2021
by Barbara Bowen
I’m going to give you the background to this post. I have recently started the training for a new job. I love the interaction with the customers, and the products are easy to sell and purchase. I am a key holder at a Hallmark store located about fifteen minutes from my home. Many people have
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Devotional Books
Saturday, April 10, 2021
by Barbara Bowen
Christmas shopping is one of my favorite things, but I must confess, I usually begin early in the year. I hate to shop when there are crowds of people pushing and shoving, and waiting in the long checkout lines is not my picnic. Our pastor puts out a new devotional book every year, and we
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