Archives : I deal in hope

2023
May
23	Blog Importance of Friends
21	Devotions Serving with Intelligence
12	Devotional Conditioning
10	Blog It’s the Little Things
April
12	Weather and Life
March
22	Bio Accident and Runaway Heart
8	Blog Making community a better place
February
23	Blog Bio Cowboys, Horse, a different Dream
22	Blog Choices today matter tomorrow
16	Blog Bio The Car Insurance Saga
January
25	Good Time, Good Friends, Good Memories
12	Blog Bio Holidays, finances, and time to reassess
2022
December
31	Blog New Year New or The Same old?
28	Blog Bio Ladies’ weekend and a surprise
14	Blog The sad story of Christmas sweaters
8	Blog Gossip: No Need to Pass it On
November
30	Blog If it isn’t your work, ask before using
29	Blog Biographical First Real Snow
17	Blog Don’t spend the holidays alone—reach out
15	Blog Bio: Joy and Strength
9	Blog Bio I said “No!” to repainting the walls
October
31	Poetry The Message
28	Blog Bio Bills, IRS and frustration
25	Blog Bio October is all about the spooky.
19	Blog Computers, Frustration and Gratitude
14	Blog Kinsey and the sexual assault on kids in schools & libraries
September
30	Blog The Problem with Christian heroines
21	Blog Bio Seasons, Life and Attitude
13	Blog Bio Trip, a surprise and Star trek
9	Blog Bio Air Conditioning and Gratitude
7	Blog Bio A Birthday, A Graduation and the Making of Good Memories
August
30	Long Term Friends
18	Blog Bio Covid Eventually Caught Up with Us
17	Blog Bio Mail, Weather and Just in Time
15	Blog Martin Luther, Reformer, Agent of Change and All-too human
12	Blog The best sort of trip
3	Blog Brand Names, School and Lessons Learned
July
30	Blog Politics What Happened to Free Speech & Freedom of Thought?
29	Blog Bio Mom Scheidies is gone but we still enjoy getting together as a family
25	Blog Life, Not All About Sunshine and Roses
18	Blog Marriage About Sacrifice and Serving
14	Spring, Summer and Fall is Around the corner
9	Blog Bio Patience, conflict and learning to let go
5	Blog Celebrations Don’t Have to Be Big or Loud
June
29	Blog Bio Unusual but Fun Bridal Shower
24	Blog Bio We All Need Crutches of One Kind or Another
14	Blog Bio As siblings, we debated with fun, respect
14	Blog Bio Time for a Different car
7	Blog Abortion, the Bible and Guns
May
30	Blog Bio Energy, age and learning what’s important
28	Remembering—Memorial Day 2022
25	Blog Bio Rain, Rain, and More Rain
23	Blog Bio Girl’s Weekend Out
17	Blog Bio Celebrations worth effort to make positive memories
12	Blog May, Flowers and Hope
9	Blog I don’t like snakes
5	Blog Bio The Joke’s on Me
4	Blog Changing Plans and Gratitude
3	Blog Bio Good Memories of Growing Up with Dogs
April
29	Blog Miss those grandkids
25	Blog Hats, Hats, Hats
18	Blog It Makes Me Sad My Peers are Catching up
18	Blog The Next Step
12	Blog Books, Books and More Books
9	Blog Humor, Inhibitions and Paying Attention
7	Blog: Spring vs Winter, Warm vs freeze
7	The Lord’s Model–The Lord’s Prayer
4	Easter more than baskets, bunnies and eggs
March
31	Blog Whistles, Safety and grandkids
28	Blog My Special Radio
25	Devotion Choice to do Right
22	Blog Bio It has been a long journey to my latest book
16	Devotion True or Temporary Value
15	Blog Following the Example of St. Patrick
14	Blog Ugh! DST
13	Devotion Matter of Trust
11	Blog Politics Is There a Reason to Ban certain Books?
10	Bio Book Press Release Three Sisters of Stanhavon Castle
9	Blog A Schedule and the Truth About Control
5	Blog Politics Don’t Forget Russia
3	Blog Russia, Ukraine and Prayer
1	Blog Bio There are a few bright spots during tax season
February
15	Blog Bio Adulthood definitely not what I thought it would be
4	Poetry What is Wind
1	Blog Charities—how to choose wisely
January
18	Blog Why we must nourish hope
3	Blog Before speaking, remember “soft” words
2021
December
21	Blog Bio Christmas, Jesus and Santa
7	Blog How to balance family, technology
November
23	Blog The importance of giving thanks
10	Poetry Am I Walking with Jesus?
9	Blog Bio Dogs, fosters, adoption and love
3	Poetry Let it Slide
October
26	Blog Bio Home, mice, snakes and perspective
21	Poetry Devotion Let Go
18	Poetry His Special Gift
12	Poetry Worn Out and Stressed
11	Blog Bio My sister, my sibling, my friend
7	Blog Politics Covid, vaccines, exceptions, and common sense
September
27	Blog Bio Time, family and a memorial
26	Poetry Offense
26	Poetry Come without Rash Words
18	Poetry Not Alone—He Was There
15	Poetry Devotional Who Can Reach the People?
14	Blog Rain more enjoyable with gutters
13	Poetry Devotional God’s Message
10	Poetry Devotional True Security
August
30	Blog Bio Full circle, renovations and Collins Park
23	Blog July 4th and dangers of historical ignorance
19	Poetry Devotion Truly Free
17	Blog Health more than the physical
15	Devotion Poetry The Wisdom of Solomon
3	Blog Bio An Adventure, a storm, stairs and attitude
July
21	Devotion Poetry Broken or Whole
19	Devotion Poetry Look Up
13	Poetry Devotion Sadly Crying in the Rain—Heart Sorrows
12	Blog Bio Becoming an author not easy, but you can do it
8	Poetry Ode to a Friend
6	Politics Lost Generation
4	Blog Politics Remember History
June
23	Blog Bio Memorial Day Remembrance 2021 & Family
11	Poetry Hope He Gives
8	Blog Bio New hope as pandemic gives way to hugs
May
24	Blog Past, Present, Future–the value of perspective
20	Politics Racism, abuse and ignorance=Critical Race Theory
16	Devotion Remember God’s Day—Do We?
13	Devotion Who is Number One in My Life?
10	Blog Thankful for people, park, laughter
7	Devotion Safety Zones—Good or Bad?
5	Devotion Show Forth His Salvation—Being a Witness?
April
29	Devotion How Shallow Am I? Spiritual Discernment?
27	Devotion God Hates Sin: Loves the Sinner–ME?
26	Blog Politics Tolerance should always be in fashion
23	Blog Politics Are we harming, not protecting our children with Covid mandates?
22	Blog Derek Chauvin Trial and a Broken System
13	Biographical Blog We appreciate instant access with cellphones
11	Devotion How do I start my day?
8	Devotion Salvation more than a single action
March
30	Blog Easter–it’s our day of hope
21	Devotion. Victor or Victim
19	Devotion The Trust Factor—Respect
16	Blog Bio: Hub title: Finally, a doctor helps me, a maskless patient
12	Devotion poetry My Will—Yours Lord
3	Devotion True & Honest Witness?
2	Blog Before Speaking or Writing–Think
February
22	Devotion A Time to Rest and Refresh
19	Devotion Games We Play
16	Blog Do I redeem my time by using it wisely?
2	Devotion The People of God Shall be Strong
1	Blog Attitude and blessings during a pandemic
January
24	Devotion Am I Loving God by my Actions?
22	Devotions. Exposing & Fighting Evil
19	Blog Bio Feeling Welcome—Even Without a Mask
18	Devotion God is Good and There in Time of Need
17	Devotions Whom Do I Serve with my Time and Resources
15	Devotion Exercising Spiritual Discipline
5	Blog You can make 2021 better than 2020
5	Poetry Devotion— How to Gain Discernment
4	Poetry Victory
2020
December
28	Poetry Silent Wings
27	Poetry The Blessing of Grandchildren
22	Blog Don’t let the holiday season steal your joy
13	Poetry The Clock of Life
8	Poetry Count the Blessings
7	Poetry The Timepiece of Life
6	Poetry Thanks for Today God
2	Devotion Oh Give Thanks
1	Blog Count blessings during this holiday season
November
30	Poetry Reflections
17	Blog Scaring up memories of fun Halloweens
3	Blog Creativity needed in connecting with loved ones
October
28	Devotion Ask His Direction or Go My Own Way?
20	Blog Saying goodbye not a one-step process
18	Devotion Staying on Track—Don’t Be Misled
7	Devotion Walk By Faith NOT Fear
5	Blog Curb cutout mats with bumps not safe
5	Devotion God’s Principles Don’t Change
September
30	Blog Politics No safe place for females of any age
29	Devotion. How to Be a Good Person
27	Devotion Fighting for Truth
18	Poetry Time—A Wink, A Blink and a Nod
16	Devotion. Empty Inside? Make Life Count
15	Blog What is the American Dream?
6	Politics Do you pray for our leaders?
August
31	Blog Bio Before the KSC/UNK campus was accessible
18	Blog Winning friends, influencing people and respect
11	Poetry He Gave Me Hope
9	Poetry Loving Lord, Living Faith
5	Devotion Live Brave and Bold
4	Blog Bio Jiggs a Special Father-in-law
1	Poetry Living Life Well
July
21	Blog The Problem with Charity Pomotions
7	Blog Masks are not for everyone
5	Blog Bio My Way-or God’s
June
30	Blog Politics Freedom—historical context
23	Blog Bio Snakes, summer and surprises
9	Blog Bio Mark Scheidies—friend, family and loss
1	Politics Deliberate Destruction of Property, a Crime?
May
21	Devotion Poetry My Center
19	Blog Bio Spring, Virus and Relief
13	Devotion Giving Up Control?
7	Devotion Afraid to Share Your Faith?
5	Blog bio Surprise on Mother’s Day
April
21	Blog Restrictions, quarantines not new to epidemics
14	Devotions Not my Way, But His–and Lives in Freefall
13	Blog Biographical The Secret Helper and a Lesson in quiet Generosity
9	Devotions Don’t Let fear Keep You From Sharing God’s Good News
8	Devotion The Key to Wisdom
7	Blog Fear undermines response, our health
6	Blog Liar, lunatic or Lord
2	Poetry Two Words that Changes Lives
March
30	Blog Jesus Values Each Life—Do I?
26	Blog Prayer Not About ME!
25	Blog Dangers of “Jesus Calling”
24	Blog What are You Worth & the Value of Life
23	Blog Bio My house, my home–wherever it is
20	Blog 2007 Minneapolis Bridge Collapse and What We Can learn from Tragedy
19	Poetry Because Jesus Knows My Name
17	Blog St. Patrick and the Irish
16	Blog politics The “Science” of Evolution
16	Devotions Bio Thirsting for Him–A Cat and a lesson
12	Poetry Discernment
11	Blog Bio A Friend, A Comb and Hope
10	Blog Bio Family and friends step up in time of need
9	Blog Bio Pay It Forward “God’s Car”
7	Blog Our Language Shows America is a Melting Pot
5	Blog How to Become an Encourager
4	Politics Upon Whom Do I Depend?–Entitlement or Freedom
3	Politics Lest We Forget—The Judeo-Christian Foundations of America
2	Blog The Precious Gift of Life and The Passage of Time
February
26	Blog bio Pest Cat to Sweet Companion…and Then
25	Blog How Christianity Makes Difference
25	Blog Bio Cutie Dog and Kansas Coyotes
24	Poetry A Word Fitly Spoken
20	Blog God’s Word is Powerful–and True. Do you read it?
19	Poetry Come What May
13	Blog Valentine’s Day—Tracing the Tradition
11	Blog Biographical Seventy years and looking forward
9	Poetry Reason Jesus Cares
5	Poetry Re-connection
3	Poetry My Response—My Choice
January
31	Poetry Devotion The Timepiece
28	Devotion Blog Lord’s Prayer calms in crazy world
16	Poetry What is Faith
14	Blog Carpenters deliver surprise Christmas gift
8	Poetry His Helping Hand
2019
December
31	Blog Even after my brother’s death, I have hope
23	Poetry Living Sculptures
17	Blog. Christmas is not…
5	Poetry Point of View—God’s…or Mine?
3	Blog Helping hands lift up
November
19	Blog Thanksgivings past and present–feel the gratitude
14	Devotion Return To The Lord—Change Our World
5	Blog Rest of the story of my 50th high school reunion
4	Poetry Becoming Brave and Bold
3	Devotion Looking Up—Appreciating the simple things
October
28	Devotion: Evil Influences—and how I respond
23	Blog All Hallows’ Eve—darkness or light?
17	Devotion Quitter
10	Devotion How’s That Attitude?
8	Blog The cycle of life sometimes painful
3	Devotion Led Away
1	Blog Dad’s typewriter became key tool for me
September
17	Blog Being a Bonus Gramma quite the privilege
16	Devotion Blog Illusion, False News, and Lies We Believe
6	Blog My brother Paul was a dog person–then a surprise
5	Poetry The Cross
August
25	Poetry Rescue
21	Blog Reading challenges and changes us
19	Devotion Who I am in Christ
16	Poetry Coping with Life
13	Christmas, Cupids and Kisses excerpt
9	Poetry Place Of Safety
6	Blog Reading together as a family builds bonds
July
30	Poetry The Guarantee
25	Devotion Are We Taking God for Granted?
23	Blog Unexpected welcome left positive memories
22	Devotion Our True Treasure—Ticket to Heaven
11	Devotion Poetry Because Good Works are Not Enough
8	Blog In the Dark of Night voices at the Park–and Gratitude
8	Devotion Not a Teddy Bear God
3	Blog Pets, Vets and Independence Day
1	Poetry From Inner Pain to Peace
June
27	Devotion Not so Pretty Good After All
24	Devotion Exercise Important for Body, Spirit
23	Devotion What is Love?
19	Poetry Revelation Of Joy
14	Devotion Here Am I, Send Me
11	Blog Dads are critical ingredient to growing up
7	Devotion Where Love Starts
3	Devotions My Hiding Place
2	Devotions Poetry God’s Gift—Hope & Grace
May
29	Blog Spring Fling: food, fellowship, family
28	Devotion A Matter of Choice
23	Poetry Results of Trusting
21	Poetry Do I Trust or Turn Away?
17	Blog—Power of Words
14	Blog Life is About Relationships, Time Together
14	Blog Love is Not About ME
13	Blog Message of the Flowers
11	Blog Mothers and Gratitude
April
30	Blog Smile, Cry, Remember—Preserving Memories
29	Poetry Devotions. True Strength
25	Blog The movie Breakthrough
24	Blog Writing a Press Release
23	Blog Unplanned
22	Poetry Devotional Still on the Throne
19	God’s Message of Love
16	Devotions Easter–more than a holiday of eggs and bunnies
15	Devotions Oh Give Thanks
12	Devotions The Beauty of the 23rd Psalm—He Cares
11	Blog Blizzard or …not?
10	Blog Shazam
9	Blog YMCA, Storms and Books
8	Devotions Do I Serve With Attitude?
2	Blog A great nation begins with Good Samaritans
1	Poetry. Like Daniel
March
29	Poetry Memories of Childhood and Trains
27	Devotions In the Beginning—God
21	Poetry Broken Trust?
21	Devotions Redeeming the Time
19	Blog. It was One of “Those” Weeks
15	Poetry Message of Love
13	Poetry Unto Us
12	Politics—Science and Concensus Doesn’t Mix
9	Poetry I “See” Him
7	Poetry Magic Pill
5	Blog. Some Like it Cold
4	Devotions The Concept of Real Love
1	Poetry Is God Near?
February
27	Poetry In the Silence
26	Devotion Poetry Is God True?
25	Devotions Sharing my Faith Because Without Jesus We are Lost
21	Devotion It’s About Grace
19	Blog Bio It’s a Shock Turning 69, But I Have a Purpose
18	Politics Climate change denier? Might be on the right track
15	Poetry Let Go…Let God
14	Poetry Devotion A Reflection of Him
11	Politics Whatever Happened to Innocent Until Proven Guilty?
6	Blog Losing Paul—My Champion, My Brother, My Friend
4	Poetry Reminder
January
31	Poetry Come Away for Rest
30	Politics The Fallacy of White Privilege
28	Poetry My Choice
25	Poetry Comfort Is…
21	Devotion The Lord’s Cut
18	Devotion God Hates Sin–Loves the Sinner
17	Poetry Because I Am—Life’s Value
15	Blog New Year reflections and life
9	Poetry: Hurting
7	Poetry How I Know
3	Blog: That Which is Going Around and Around
1	Blog: YMCA program encourages cancer survivors
2018
December
31	Blog: Bio End of 2018 Musings
28	Worry—Tomorrow’s Troubles
26	Poetry: Facing Life Head On
17	Blog: Selflessness Key to Contentment, Joy
17	Devotion/Poetry: Religion, Tradition—or Truth
14	Poetry: Christmas Prayer
12	Poetry: He Must Be First
11	Poetry: Message of Love
6	Blog: The Gift
4	Blog: Life brings unscheduled surprises
November
29	Politics: World Peace Starts with You and Me
27	Poetry: Indecision
26	Politics: All about gratitude and the aftermath of Thanksgiving
20	Blog: Give Kids the Freedom to Be, to Dream
16	Politics: Hate Disguised as Right to Die
14	Politics: Personal & National Accountability
12	Poetry: The Weathering of a Friendship
6	Blog: Life cycles, changes and attitude
5	Poetry: Warmed
2	Devotion: Finding Joy and Satisfaction
October
31	Poetry: Silence
28	Blog: Cats, birds, and consideration of others
19	Poetry: God’s Plan
17	Politics Devotion Hand of Protection
15	Poetry Voice of Experience
12	Devotion: Place to Trust
10	Blog: Eileen Morgan an example to follow
8	Poetry: When Winds Howl
5	Poetry: Walls I Make
3	Poetry: Not Forsaken
1	Devotion: Do We Reflect Him? Or me?
September
28	Poetry: My Talent or His?
26	Blog: Retirement, surprises, family, friends and reaching out
24	Devotion: The Return
21	Devotion: Remaking God
18	Poetry: Prayer of Victory
13	Poetry: How to Be Enough
11	Politics: Why we need home and national security
10	Devotion: True Motives
6	Devotion: The Bible—God’s Letter of Life, Hope and Love
3	Poetry: Who I Am in Christ
2	Devotion: Not about ‟Dos and Don’ts”
August
30	Poetry: I See Him
28	Blog Bio Fredrickson family reunion made good memories in Kearney
27	Poetry: Only One Who Can
23	Devotion: Empty Heart, Meaningless Life
20	Devotion: Do I Reflect Him—or Me
19	Poetry: Road to Wholeness
14	Blog: I’m grateful this fall wasn’t so bad
9	Poetry: Cycles
8	Blog: Writing—Release your writing potential
7	Poetry: Why I know He Lives
6	Poetry: All the Time
2	Poetry: Hurting
July
31	Blog: Passwords a pain; losing them even more so
30	Poetry: Life’s Zip Ride
20	Poetry: What a Pen Can Do
17	Blog: Triple Crown winner brings back memories
16	Devotion: Thoughtless Words
13	Devotion/Poetry: Blame
11	Devotion: Discretion
9	Poetry: Have it All Wrong
7	Poetry: The Awakening
5	Devotion: Evolution and the Meaning of Life
2	Blog: Jiggs, Life stories & the importance of passing them on
1	Devotion: He Sees. He Knows
June
29	Poetry: Love Vs Anger
27	Devotion: Judge or Joy
25	Poetry: Like the Red Rose
21	Devotion: Only Hope
19	Politics: Fewer regulations, taxes and fees is win-win for everyone
17	Devotion: Be Brave and Bold
13	Poetry: Blank Page Revelation
11	Devotion: His Actions or Our Choices?
8	Devotion: Meditation on the 23rd Psalm
7	Poetry: Broken Trust?
5	Blog: Make aging a blessing with attitude of gratitude
4	Poetry: Chasing Worry
May
31	Devotion: Putting Fear in its Rightful Place
30	Poetry Devotion: Trust
28	Blog: Memorial Day Remembered 1958

May

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Blog Importance of Friends

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Devotions Serving with Intelligence

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Devotional Conditioning

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Blog It’s the Little Things

April

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Weather and Life