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About alexanderhodde

We love to hike, we love to read, and we love to write. We are active in a small house church that recently moved into a building that was once a parts store, so life is fun and exciting for us.

Who Has Changed You?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by alexanderhodde

A newly divorced girlfriend of mine was commenting to some friends about how her ex husband had changed her, and she didn’t feel it was for the better. I think that, in her case, she was spiritually abused, chewed up, … Continue reading →

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The Tenderness of Loving the Helpless Ones

Posted on January 31, 2012 by alexanderhodde

“Can I have a drink of water?” she asks. I know by now it’s simply her way of retaining my attention, but I look into her trusting, loving eyes, and I can’t deny her yet another drink of water, even … Continue reading →

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Arresting Moment

Posted on January 3, 2012 by alexanderhodde

I pulled a stunt the other night that I was afraid might get me arrested. I pulled up beside a very young looking police officer in our town of 1300 and proceeded to tell him how to do his job. … Continue reading →

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Pray it Forward by Hannah Alexander

Posted on December 20, 2011 by alexanderhodde

Just a short note today, because it is, after all, the week before Christmas and our poor postal carrier had to make three rounds the other day carrying Christmas packages from Harry and David and Figis and such, singing “hohoho” … Continue reading →

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Do We Fear Our Rescuer? by Hannah Alexander

Posted on November 29, 2011 by alexanderhodde

Our pastor preached a fascinating sermon the other day, and pointed out something I had never considered. We all know that the first time the disciples got into trouble on the Sea of Galilee, Jesus was already with them on … Continue reading →

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Acts of Kindness by Hannah Alexander

Posted on November 15, 2011 by alexanderhodde

Due to my mother’s declining health, I have been the recipient of multiple acts of kindness lately, and those acts are like a touch from God to me, and I’ve learned to show more kindness toward others. It’s contagious. I … Continue reading →

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How Good Are You, Really?

Posted on November 1, 2011 by alexanderhodde

     I wish I could draw something as delicate and lovely as these flowers. I know people who can, but I’m not one of them. I love standing in my sunroom and looking out across the hollow at the … Continue reading →

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It’s Storming Inside! by Hannah Alexander

Posted on October 18, 2011 by alexanderhodde

We had a major storm last night, with wind that threatened to blow the windows out, rain that washed leaves from the trees, and thunder that deafened me. I’ve always enjoyed storms, but lately they just add to the stress … Continue reading →

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Crying With God by Hannah Alexander

Posted on October 5, 2011 by alexanderhodde

  Okay, I hate to begin a post showing a beautiful picture of crosses at sunrise with a discussion about roadkill, but that’s how it’s going to be. So stick with me here. Many of us have tender hearts. Not, perhaps, … Continue reading →

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You Need a Break by Hannah Alexander

Posted on September 20, 2011 by alexanderhodde

YOU NEED A BREAK Hannah Alexander How long has it been since you had a vacation? How often have you worked through your vacation instead of taking a break? Have you felt guilty about taking the time off? I know … Continue reading →

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