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Colleen's Contemplations: Kneeling on Rocks

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Wednesday, July 6, 2016. It happened twice yesterday; I found myself kneeling on rocks. Was while I was painting the front of the house. I have been waiting for the right conditions to be able to paint the exterior of our newly built house: not too hot or too cold, not too windy, and shaded from direct sunlight. Plus, the timing needs to fit my schedule. Yesterday was a perfect day to paint. It's uncomfortable to kneel on rocks. Rocks are hard and bumpy. When we went to dig up the plants, we found that t...

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Colleen's Contemplations: Mouse in the Motorhome

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Thursday, July 21, 2016. Mouse in the Motorhome. I didn't sleep well last night. We are traveling in our motorhome this week and spent the past couple of nights at a beautiful ministry center campground. We were parked under the trees and quite comfortable in spite of temperatures soaring to 100 degrees. After enjoying great camp services and good fellowship, we expected restful sleep on our comfy mattress. We didn't expect a rude interruption from uninvited guests! When we allow stray thoughts, critical...

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Colleen's Contemplations: June 2016

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Monday, June 27, 2016. The garden is a great place for philosophical ponderings! I planted a flower garden in front of our porch this spring. It's the first time in several years that I've been able to plant and I was so excited! We tilled the dirt, added potting soil and tilled it again, then planted a few perennials and a whole lot of flower seeds. We also planted a new lawn on the other side of the sidewalk. Okaaaay. Ummm, what are you talking about? One vine was attractive, so I left it to "fill in" ...

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Colleen's Contemplations: July 2016

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Thursday, July 21, 2016. Mouse in the Motorhome. I didn't sleep well last night. We are traveling in our motorhome this week and spent the past couple of nights at a beautiful ministry center campground. We were parked under the trees and quite comfortable in spite of temperatures soaring to 100 degrees. After enjoying great camp services and good fellowship, we expected restful sleep on our comfy mattress. We didn't expect a rude interruption from uninvited guests! When we allow stray thoughts, critical...

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Colleen's Contemplations: Terror on the Floor

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Monday, October 31, 2016. Terror on the Floor. My puppy is once again feeling terrorized by the broom - and the mop now, as well. Normally, I would just let her outside while I clean the floors, but we don't want puppies. Need I say more? I understand how she feels. I really do. I am feeling terrorized by things going on in the world around me right now. The area where I live. The fears are real! I got a call from our daughter one day, sounding quite shaken, because they had driven into town, with their ...

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Colleen's Contemplations: October 2016

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Monday, October 31, 2016. Terror on the Floor. My puppy is once again feeling terrorized by the broom - and the mop now, as well. Normally, I would just let her outside while I clean the floors, but we don't want puppies. Need I say more? I understand how she feels. I really do. I am feeling terrorized by things going on in the world around me right now. The area where I live. The fears are real! I got a call from our daughter one day, sounding quite shaken, because they had driven into town, with their ...

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Colleen's Contemplations: September 2016

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Friday, September 23, 2016. Tiptoes on a Ladder in the Wind. There I was, standing on my tiptoes on a yellow ladder, reaching as high as I could, with a paintbrush in my hand and the wind at my side. Don't worry, Mom! It wasn't as dangerous as it sounds. You see, I don't really like heights. I climb ladders gingerly and even hold onto nearby surfaces to make sure I can balance myself. Yeah. I don't NEED to, but it FEELS safer. I didn't want to give up my comfortable stance and climb to a higher plane.

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Colleen's Contemplations: The Scary Broom

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Thursday, July 14, 2016. I don't enjoy sweeping floors when my puppy is inside the house. Apparently, the broom is scary. Very scary. Even dangerous. Little Diamond has different tactics when it comes to facing the broom. Sometimes, she runs away from it. Sometimes, she barks and growls at it. Sometimes, she even bites at it. All the time, she is afraid of it. Is the broom a threat to her? In the wrong hands, a broom could be used to abuse a puppy; however, my broom is held by my hands. For us, who.

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Colleen's Contemplations: Disobedience Hurts!

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Saturday, September 3, 2016. I recently had the honor of helping to correct a grandchild. Yes, honor. I even learned a few things as I tried to teach about obedience. As I was correcting my grandchild's disobedient behavior, I suddenly understood God a little bit better. Surprised? He reproves, Even as a father. The son in whom. He delights." Proverbs 3:12. When the toddler disobeyed and ran into a piece of furniture, I reminded him that "Disobedience hurts". My son, do not reject the. Loves He reproves,.