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I did watch all of Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Service and have some thoughts running through my mind. However, I figured a light-hearted post was more appropriate since I still need to work out those posts. Google defines sensuous as 1: relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect. After Joe passed, I went… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com

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We sang this song at church last Sunday. Hopefully, it brings you comfort and joy. Here is the link to Aaron’s video. My Savior My God I am not skilled to understandWhat God has willed, what God has plannedI only know at His right handStands One who is my Savior I take Him at His… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com

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While I found movie quotes that can be used as encouragement for helping widows move forward with life, they were not appropriate for this weekend. This quote by Charles Spurgeon felt right since it feels as though we’ve been thrown around this week. 1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me,let me hide myself in thee;let… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com

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HAPPY NATIONAL AMPERSAND DAY Did anyone know that September 8th is always National Ampersand Day or did you, like me, learn something new? The & sign originates from a combination of the Latin letters “e” and “t,” which together mean “and.” And we know from School House Rock (Conjunction Junction) that “and” is a conjunction;…... mehr auf joyreturns.com

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Today’s movie quote is another reason why widows should not focus on the past. It is from the movie Ratatouille. Whoever thought you could learn a life lesson from a rat who is trying to become a chef? “If you focus on what you left behind, you will never be able to see what lies… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com

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The New International Version uses the word “still,” while the New Living Translation uses the word “calm.” Silent, from the English Standard Version, describes me the best. As my house is silent most of the time. Although I am working on a remedy. However, this evening the windows are open and I’m being serenaded by&#... mehr auf joyreturns.com

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I thought the bloom time for my crocus had come and gone. Until I saw this gem while walking back from getting my mail. Maybe it’s just my imagination but the colors seem more vibrant this year. Psalm 13 (Bible Gateway) While researching the meaning behind crocus, I discovered it symbolizes rebirth, hope, new beginnings,… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com

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Hello! Today marks the beginning of a series of posts titled ‘Rainbow Promises.’ Every Saturday and Sunday, you will find a promise from scripture on a rainbow. The photo is of my dining room wall, which featured a rainbow one sunny morning several years ago. You will also find the verse beneath the photo with… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com