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Calling the repairman
By
Cheryl Petersen
For almost a year, our washing machine has been making such a loud racket when in operation that I could no longer be in the house when washing clothes. Sell the house! Finally, I called Ralph, a repairman. Mainly because buying a new machine would cost a bunch of money. But I don’t like calling…
Prophesying over dry bones
By
Cheryl Petersen
Subject: Life Golden text: I John 1: 1-3 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and…
Coincidences that serve as wake up calls
By
Cheryl Petersen
It’s been a weird month, though it started out fine. My father-in-law died. The death was expected. He lived a long and useful life, leaving behind amazing children and their progeny. My husband and I traveled 6,000 miles to attend the celebration of his life. When returned home, I was stunned to learn that our…
Spiritual ideals support this poem for America
By
Cheryl Petersen
This is the winning essay for the July 4 contest sponsored by Annie’s Mailbox: Happy Birthday America By Maureen Green Our strength is not bounded by gender. Define our roles, and we will defy your expectations. Our opportunity is not bounded by circumstance. Challenge our limits, and we will prevail. Our freedom is not bounded…
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