Because you are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings.
Psalm 63:7 NLV

Dealing with Dodders

In the plant world, as well as the animal world, we must deal with parasites.  Those pesky little organisms that live on a host and gain nutrients and life from it.  One plant that has a reputation for being a

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The Exchange Rate

Planning a trip to a foreign country anytime soon?  If so, you will need to be familiar with the exchange rate – how much your dollar is worth in relation to the foreign currency you will need. Foreign exchange traders

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93 Names

Hurricanes, tropical cyclones, or typhoons are large circular storms that begin over warm waters usually during July – September in the Northern Hemisphere and January – March in the Southern Hemisphere.  In 1953, the World Meteorological Organization began using a

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Plank or Sawdust

A few weeks ago, we needed to do a little home maintenance – trimming our Live Oak trees.  My handy husband and I ventured out into the landscape with chainsaw and safety glasses to lift up the trees. All went

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Familiarity

A few weeks ago, we went up to the DFW area to visit family.  Living up there for several decades, I am familiar with parts of the metroplex; however, it has grown and changed so much that sometimes I must

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O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

I love singing Christmas songs this time of year.  I sing them when I’m driving, when I’m baking, when I’m cleaning.  Pretty much all day long.  This morning, I heard, “O Come O Come Emmanuel.”  The melody, the lyrics –

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