Tag Archives: blessings

Snapshots of Blessings by James R. Coggins

Posted on November 5, 2025 by jrcoggins

Recently, my wife and I took time to sit down and systematically look through our many photo albums. They chronicled our lives together for almost half a century. They were an opportunity for us to reflect on our lives. I … Continue reading →

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Keep the wind at your back and the sun on your face EXCEPT…

Posted on October 16, 2025 by dtopliff

Our Minnesota farm sits at the edge of the prairies where forested land begins, but most local land has been cleared to cultivate farms. That means the wind blows wild and free a ross the prairies. I check daily wind … Continue reading →

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The Little Blessings – by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Nancy J. Farrier

We are returning from a trip to attend our grandson’s second birthday. I’d been looking forward to spending time with our three youngest daughters and their families. However, there were some challenges to this trip. First, our usual person who … Continue reading →

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Remembering: The Value of Photo Albums by James R. Coggins

Posted on July 10, 2024 by jrcoggins

A while back, my wife and I sat down and went through our photo albums—fifteen of them, covering almost half a century. Several themes stood out. 1. Family. Of course. We have photos of our families of origin and the … Continue reading →

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The Lines by James R. Coggins

Posted on May 8, 2024 by jrcoggins

I remember reading Psalm 16 many years ago, probably in the King James Version, and wondering what the phrase meant that “the lines” had fallen to the psalmist “in pleasant places” (Psalm 16:6). What lies behind this phrase is some … Continue reading →

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Blessed is the Man … and Grandma! by Kathy Carmichael

Posted on March 11, 2021 by kathc2

“Hey! I’ve got something to say!” Lately it seems as though my blessings are too numerous to even consider counting. Welcome to the world, little one! My sweet and precious first grandson was born a few days ago and he’s … Continue reading →

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Future You to Younger You by Kathy Carmichael

Posted on September 24, 2020 by kathc2

Three of my sisters and I were chatting (texting) today about all sorts of subjects. We talked about our health. We discussed how much we miss each other. We talked jobs and work and retirement. Eventually we got around to … Continue reading →

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A Writer’s Thanksgiving by Marilyn Turk

Posted on November 18, 2017 by pathwaysoftheheart

By Marilyn Turk As we approach Thanksgiving, I’m counting my blessings as a writer. So often we writers tend to look at where we have failed. We focus on the rejections, the wasted time, the unfinished projects, the guilt of … Continue reading →

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March Blessings by Tara Randel

Posted on March 2, 2017 by tararandel

I’ve always loved the month of March. Here in Florida, the temperatures are warming up. The sunshine and clear skies make for beautiful days spent outside, allowing us to admire the handiwork of our Father. You can’t help but stand … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks by Tara Randel

Posted on November 24, 2016 by tararandel

Happy Thanksgiving! Here’s wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving. My you find time to spend with those you love and count all the many blessings the Lord has bestowed upon you this year. While you’re enjoying a festive … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas from Tara Randel

Posted on December 24, 2015 by tararandel

To all of the wonderful readers of Christians Read, here is wishing you a blessed Christmas. May the wonder of Christ’s birth bring you, and your family, great joy and peace this holiday season. Also, have a safe and happy … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Wishes by Tara Randel

Posted on November 26, 2015 by tararandel

Here is wishing you and your family a special day of thanksgiving. As you enjoy the company of loved ones, never forget all the blessings God has graced you with over the years. I know I plan to think about … Continue reading →

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When Life Isn’t Fair by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 21, 2015 by juliearduini

Growing up, my sister and I spent time with favorite cousins. It was a respite of sorts from a chaotic season and the cousins offered zany moments and memories that are still fresh for me. My cousin, the father of … Continue reading →

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Invisible Illness Awareness Reflections by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 7, 2015 by juliearduini

Last week I dedicated most of my personal blog posts to Invisible Illness Awareness Week. I shared our experience with our daughter, a 12 year old who has been diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, and Albrights Hereditary Osteodystrophy. I also … Continue reading →

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A Vacancy for Joy by Kristen Heitzmann

Posted on June 5, 2015 by kristenheitzmann

Recently a friend sent me this quote that has resonated on different levels. “I want my life to be an inviting guest room, where joy can walk in and stay awhile.” Ashley Wiersma She sent it because my house has been a fairly … Continue reading →

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