Category Archives: CHURCH

In Comparison To

Posted on April 4, 2024 by becmom45

I love to read. I devour books voraciously as soon as everything is done for my day that needs to be done. That’s usually not a long list. Being empty nesters, there is a dramatic decrease in how fast rooms … Continue reading →

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Demons

Posted on March 4, 2024 by becmom45

The other morning I read a Facebook post from a friend who lives in the very northern part of our state. I have never met her in person, but she writes wonderfully and also speaks to various groups about Jesus. … Continue reading →

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An Occurrence Each Summer

Posted on May 25, 2023 by becmom45

It’s that time of year again: the time where everything turns green, the bright yellow orb shines annoyingly in the sky, sending down its rays to heat up the interior of our home, and yellow school busses disappear from neighborhoods. … Continue reading →

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My Mother’s Bible

Posted on March 22, 2023 by becmom45

My mom turned 94 years old last month. She has outlived nearly all of her family of origin as well as my dad and his family of origin. She has 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Sadly, some of her great-grandchildren … Continue reading →

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Money can’t…

Posted on August 31, 2022 by becmom45

It’s Sunday morning as I write this. These mornings are the only day of the week it is quiet. We live on a busy corner with a large dirt pit next door. There is also construction going on to the … Continue reading →

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A Yearning

Posted on July 14, 2022 by becmom45

I grew up on an island. It is a porkchop-shaped piece of land that is surrounded by the Niagara River: the same Niagara River that feeds Niagara Falls. There’s a set of bridges, one at the north end of the … Continue reading →

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My Mental Health Shadow

Posted on June 13, 2022 by becmom45

When I was small there was a little rhyme I picked up from somewhere: “Me and my shadow, my shadow and me, We’re always together as close as can be.” I think I learned it in kindergarten. Anyway, those lines … Continue reading →

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Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted on May 30, 2022 by becmom45

Mental Health Awareness month is just about over. I wish I could be one of those people who buy a t-shirt with a green ribbon, showing solidarity with those who live every day with a mental illness but have not … Continue reading →

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Marriage in Parts: Part 8

Posted on March 10, 2022 by becmom45

I have spent the last few days ruminating about how to proceed. Events at this stage happened quickly. I do not want to do them an injustice by simply stating what happened and moving into an epilogue; however, I do … Continue reading →

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Marriage in Parts: Part 7

Posted on March 8, 2022 by becmom45

This is the first time I have sat down at my computer to type this story and found myself not wanting to do so. I’ve actually been sitting here for thirty minutes browsing Pinterest, checking Facebook and Twitter, reading news … Continue reading →

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