Category Archives: Faith

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. –Hebrews 11:1

My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean

Posted on December 13, 2020 by SJ

So last week I apparently hit the “anger” stage of grief. I’ve grieved in the past, for my failed marriage, for lost pets, but never really like this for a person, especially family. Loss of a loved one is different. … Continue reading →

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Emotional Landmines, and Truth

Posted on December 7, 2020 by SJ

I’m back at work this week, so I need to get my usual habits back in order. That means setting up my coffee for Monday morning. The folks in my department were very nice and sent me a gift basket … Continue reading →

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Joseph R Stanaitis. 7/28/1936 – 11/28/2020

Posted on November 28, 2020 by SJ

My father died today. My mom and I sat with him in his final hours and spoke to him while he rested. We know he heard us. I couldn’t have asked for a better dad. I didn’t always get along … Continue reading →

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Numbers 6:24-26 NKJV

Posted on November 28, 2020 by SJ

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.”

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Oh, Pride…

Posted on November 24, 2020 by SJ

So I’m heading off to my friend’s house tonight to play some pinball… I live on a road where people generally drive pretty quickly. Fairly straight, farms on both sides, minimal police coverage most days… I’m driving along when someone … Continue reading →

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I Peter 1:24 NKJV

Posted on November 17, 2020 by SJ

because “All flesh is as grass, And all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass withers, And its flower falls away”

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Unplugged.

Posted on November 8, 2020 by SJ

Have you ever heard the story of the Lykov family?  In the 1930’s they fled Communist persecution of Christians.  They fled into the desolation of the unforgiving taiga of Siberia. They were not seen again until 1978, when geologists traversing … Continue reading →

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Look Up.

Posted on November 5, 2020 by SJ

Be still, and know that I am God;I will be exalted among the nations,I will be exalted in the earth! – Psalm 46:10 Another election cycle has come and… well… kept going. I’ve been following politics since I was roughly … Continue reading →

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A Rough Day

Posted on October 20, 2020 by SJ

I thought I had a rough day today.  Doctor’s appointment then an oil change for my car.  As I sat at the dealership I started seeing spots in my vision.  Migraine.  Now my migraines have 3 main triggers.  Blood pressure, … Continue reading →

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Fireproof

Posted on October 11, 2020 by SJ

Last night I experienced something I can’t explain, and today I spent most of the day feeling as if I’d just run a marathon on my hands and knees. The only thing more exhausted than my body is my mind … Continue reading →

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