Category Archives: Ideas to think about

The Grotto

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

Yesterday we visited “The Grotto”, a beautiful prayer garden on a hillside in Portland, Oregon.  Here are some of the pictures from that tranquil site.  Statues of Jesus, St. Joseph, St. Francis, and many others stand among towering pines.  Jesus … Continue reading →

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New grandson–KAI

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

Well, the long-awaited laptop finally arrived at the door here in Oregon so that I am now able to download pictures, check my email, and send you a post of our recent life. I will not say much; just send you a couple … Continue reading →

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Remember

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

REMEMBER 1 Corinthians 13:5 states:  [Love] . . . is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. In a recent message, I addressed the phrase:  “Love . . . keeps … Continue reading →

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Annie

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

Last evening Timothy and I went to the Derby Dinner Playhouse in Clarksville, Indiana, to see the musical, Annie.  We are celebrating our 44th (!) anniversary this week and this was a delightful way to do so.  The story derives … Continue reading →

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My Father

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

Today would have been my father’s 95 birthday.  He has been in heaven for 15 years.  He was born toward the end of World War I and grew up in the 1920’s and 1930’s.  His early years were spent as … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Truth — April 29, 2012

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

Today, the WWT class broadly addressed the question: “Why do the righteous suffer? We sang a great hymn by Thomas Moore: Come, ye disconsolate, where’er ye languish, Come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel. Here bring your wounded hearts, here … Continue reading →

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Worry-free living

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

We understand from Scripture that God is love—not that God merely is loving, but that who God is defines love, rather than love defining God.  But, being limited in our perspective, we still seek to comprehend the nature of God … Continue reading →

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The Message of the Cross

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

Scripture:  1 Corinthians 1:18 – 2:2 The Message of the Cross For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God (1 Corinthians 1:18 … Continue reading →

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Becoming Poor

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

Scripture:  2 Corinthians 8:9; Philippians 2 Becoming Poor For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.  (2 … Continue reading →

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A Lenten Reflection: Joy Beyond Tomorrow

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

John 16:17-33 Joy beyond Tomorrow I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices.  You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.  John 16:20 Anticipating his impending death only a few hours away, … Continue reading →

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