Tag Archives: God

A Clerical Error

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Caryn

Cornelia Arnolda Johanna “Corrie” ten Boom was a Dutch watchmaker who later became a Christian writer and public speaker. She worked alongside her father, Casper; her sister, Betsie; and other family members to help many Jewish people escape the Nazis … Continue reading →

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Love You Forever

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Caryn

Back in high school, I met the man who would become the love of my life. From that moment, I knew no one else could ever compare to him. Bob is my soulmate…the missing piece that makes me whole. I … Continue reading →

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And Jesus Agreed To It!!

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Caryn

The gifts are all purchased, the packages wrapped. Finally, the commercial side of the day is done. Now, at last, there’s time to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas…the birth of our Savior, Jesus. Too often we get so … Continue reading →

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Not So Different Eras

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Caryn

It’s funny how people we think of as being from very different eras, can actually be from the same era. That’s because we view then from the window of accomplishments, martyrdoms, or heroics, rather than looking at the era they … Continue reading →

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God’s Plans

Posted on September 27, 2025 by Caryn

Our granddaughter, Athena Petersen became our granddaughter when she married our grandson, Josh Petersen. They are boy parents, and while they would have like to have a daughter, God had other plans for them, and they love each of their … Continue reading →

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His Love Of Family

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Caryn

My youngest grandchild, Josh Petersen is a husband and daddy these days. Josh has known his wife, Athena since they were in middle school together. They have three young sons, Justin, Axel, and Cristian now, and another baby due in … Continue reading →

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Just Grace

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Caryn

Baseball players, like any other sport, want to be remembered for their accomplishments in their sport, but sometimes, it makes no difference how many hits a player hit, how many run he made, or how many outs he assisted in. … Continue reading →

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Pilot’s Glory

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Caryn

There are phenomena that sometimes manifest in the sky seem supernatural, although scientists often have other explanations. I rather think they are supernatural…as in coming from God. Such occurrences were first reported by mountain climbers Continue reading →

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The Tables Have Turned

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Caryn

My nephew, Steve Spethman is a man of many talents. He is quite crafty. In addition to forging knives, he made reindeer this year. He also does metal art and made a dragon. Steve has always kept busy. Continue reading →

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God Had Other Plans

Posted on March 9, 2024 by Caryn

My grandniece, Manuela Ortiz, has had a very exciting year. She and my grandnephew, James Renville are buying a house. The house belongs to his mom, Toni Chase currently, and it is the house where James spent much of his childhood, so it is really a cool thing for his to be buying this particular house. Continue reading →

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