Wednesday, April 24 2024 - 3:32 PM

Karen Spruill

writes from Orlando, Florida.

Chow Down

Years ago I had learned that my allergy-prone puppy would be better off without grains in his diet. I got used to reading the ingredients …

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Blinded by Grief

While we were taking our morning walk, my husband and I had a “misunderstanding.” I wondered if the sour feeling would lessen our ability to …

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My Missionary Cat

I had just finished reading a morning devotional from one of my favorite authors. As I leaned back to stretch, I started to pray with …

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I Love Books

Today I walked out of a bookstore and felt like the richest person in the world, even though I had spent money. Actually I walked …

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Work Balance

A few weeks ago, I got the fall gardening bug and I purchased, potted and planted some botanical additions for my backyard. (In Florida we …

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Don’t Forget Dietrich

I am reading about the life of the German theologian and pastor, Dietrich Bonhoeffer. He was one of the few voices warning the world about …

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Light and Warmth

On a sunny winter day we opened the shades on the south facing windows and sliding doors of our home. During most of the year …

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Just a Tag

Today I brought home several items of clothing from visiting one of my favorite department stores. As I cut off the offending price and other …

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Necessary Endings

I enjoy seeing a need and starting a group or service for that. I am a pretty great starter. Yet I am coming to the …

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