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Richard is the photographer, typically. Lisa is the writer, typically. We've both been know to cross-genre...is that allowed?

Annie Bands

Little bracelets, joyful gifts, lessons of hope Each year our church’s Youth holds an auction to help raise funds for their upcoming mission trip. One year I was delighted by a little box full of colorful beaded bracelets. They were like … Continue reading

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The Angel of Hope – correction

Dear friends, You know that Angel of Hope that inspired me to write our Christmas message this year that we sent you earlier this week? Well, this morning he woke me up to tell me that I didn’t have it … Continue reading

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The Angel of Hope

She stared at the computer, the deafening silence of the blue and gray screen screamed: “Fatal Error…OK.” No, it is not OK, she thought. Unfortunately, it is how life seemed to be coming at her: fatal errors. The challenges appeared … Continue reading

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The Killing Fields, Cambodia

by Richard Hendry September 9, 2014 I’m not sure what I expected when we visited the Killing Fields. The night before on board our river cruise ship, the Viking Mekong, we watched the 1984 movie of the same name. I … Continue reading

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Losing Time in Monet’s Gardens

Thank you, monsieur Claude Monet for imagining and leaving such a stunningly beautiful and peaceful place, by doing so, you have created a little bit of paradise. How can one possibly capture what you saw with your art infused mind’s … Continue reading

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Photos from France, Group Tour, June-July 2014

Unfortunately, Richard’s camera did not work most of the trip, so we don’t have his amazing photographs. But here are a few. This trip, I was able to capture a few moments that mean something to me.  Of course, Richard … Continue reading

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Why do I travel?

While in France with our group tour this summer, over a glass of wine a few of us were talking about why we travel. Some travel to see beautiful and historic places, some travel for the challenge and to prove they … Continue reading

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Another Silly Little Story – two in a row – and Jesus comes back…

…I was sitting here drinking Earl Grey tea, munching on a flourless chocolate cookie and reading my book, when I realized someone was staring at me. Looking over my book, there He was—again. “Lord,” I said, as I tried to … Continue reading

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A Moment in Time at the Hauptbahnhof

Main Train Station, Frankfurt, Germany ~ August 21, 2008                           German train stations are the pure essence of Teutonic order. We can almost hear some Frau Kapitän shouting orders. In our choppy and disrespectful German-ese we joke: “Achten! Ze train … Continue reading

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It’s really just a silly little story….

Hey I have an idea! While in those coffee shops (preferably ones in bookstores), write a story around the paper cup and leave it for someone else to find. Start the story with “It’s really just a silly little story…”  Here’s the one … Continue reading

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