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Sue Roberts

Oct 7, 2019
2 min

Downton Abbey

We were loyal fans of the PBS series “Downton Abbey” and went to see the movie. We enjoyed all the inside jokes and humor, since we knew...

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Sue Roberts

Sep 27, 2019
2 min

To Patricia

I tried to respond to your email, but it bounced back. I hope you look at my website again. I am praying for you. God says, “Come unto...

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Sue Roberts

Sep 11, 2019
2 min

Remembering 9/11

Forgetfulness can be annoying. Where did I leave my keys? I know I put that document somewhere. Have you seen my cell phone? Thankfully...

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Sue Roberts

Jul 23, 2019
2 min

A Goose Encounter

The Canada goose approached and stood in front of me, his leathery webbed feet nearly touching the tips of my sneakers. He stood...

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Sue Roberts

Jul 3, 2019
2 min

Truly Great

Patriotism (or lack of it) has become synonymous with our country’s performance. Past mistakes and current political choices shape the...

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Sue Roberts

Jul 2, 2019
2 min

Not Defeated

What an awesome God we serve! I want to share with you an incredible moment I had with God this morning as I spent some quiet time with...

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Sue Roberts

Jun 25, 2019
2 min

You be likin' this if you're Irish!

A book I have read recently examined the spirituality of Celtic people, particularly in Ireland. I was especially interested because...

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Sue Roberts

Jan 21, 2019
2 min

Walk This Way

A few years ago, a friend told me he prays and chooses a word for the year each January first. This would be the focal point of his year....

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Sue Roberts

Dec 23, 2018
3 min

A Perfect Lamb

The campfire was dying, so Caleb roused himself from his mat, pushed off the heavy cloaks that had covered him and stiffly stood to...

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Sue Roberts

Dec 12, 2018
2 min

Seeds in the Thorns

I’ve read this passage hundreds of times and probably have heard at least a dozen sermons on this, but I read the parable of the sower in...

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Sue Roberts

Nov 21, 2018
2 min

In Everything Give Thanks

When I was little, I liked to pick wildflower bouquets for my Mom. My favorites were violets and dandelions—I encircled a yellow blossom...

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Sue Roberts

Nov 7, 2018
2 min

Legacy

My task this morning was to write a devotion that supported our Sunday sermon on legacy, yet did not neglect voting and Veteran's Day. ...

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Sue Roberts

Oct 29, 2018
2 min

God Friended Me

Isn't this something we want? Don't we wish we were a friend of God and could converse with Him? Or, maybe not. Maybe that is...

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Sue Roberts

Oct 10, 2018
2 min

Storm Coming

With angst we are watching Michael crawl toward the Florida panhandle. I have two sisters in Florida, and although they are being spared,...

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Sue Roberts

Oct 8, 2018
2 min

80s to 40s

This wasn’t a good weekend for Denver sports! The Rockies are out and the Broncos struggle. Fans lament, and say wistfully, “Maybe next...

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Sue Roberts

Oct 3, 2018
2 min

Choices

I woke up this morning with choices. As a retired person, I even had the choice of getting up or sleeping longer. Then, I had choices of...

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Sue Roberts

Sep 28, 2018
1 min

Remote

Today's Thursday thought is provided by my daughter-in-law Christy, from an anonymous source: "You can't order you life with a remote....

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Sue Roberts

Sep 26, 2018
1 min

I am the Intended Recipient

I received a text which I didn’t understand. I later learned it had been sent to me inadvertently and was meant for another person. I...

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Sue Roberts

Sep 25, 2018
1 min

Bee Sting Remedy

I got stung by a bee last week when I was trimming my roses. The little guy was hidden in the petals and didn't mean to hurt me, but I...

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Sue Roberts

Sep 14, 2018
1 min

Friday Funnies

Today features lawyer jokes from my brother Allan. Per approves. 1. Why did the lawyer have to back up to get his cocktail? 2. What do...

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Sue Roberts

Sep 13, 2018
2 min

Evacuate

110 miles per hour winds and four feet of rain are expected as massive hurricane Florence threatens to pound the Carolinas’ coasts on...

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Sue Roberts

Sep 11, 2018
1 min

More Than a Band-Aid

Today's Tuesday Tip is for all of you who have kids or grandkids involved in fall sports. On occasion they will get an owie. Be prepared....

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Sue Roberts

Sep 10, 2018
3 min

I'm Guilty

I did it. I’m guilty as charged. When society takes a knee and refuses to stand for our National Anthem, our flag or our Pledge of...

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Sue Roberts

Sep 8, 2018
1 min

Pirate Bounty

Here's two groaners for ye from the yo ho hoers. How much did the pirate pay for his earrings? A buck an ear. Why did the pirate have a...

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Sue Roberts

Sep 6, 2018
1 min

The See Saw

Your mind is like a see-saw. As your trust in God goes up, your fear and worry go down. Time spent with God not only increases your...

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Sue Roberts

Sep 6, 2018
2 min

Presence or Presents?

A friend of mine recently returned from a trip to Las Vegas. No, he wasn’t there to gamble or even eat at the sumptuous buffets. As a...

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Sue Roberts

Sep 4, 2018
1 min

Harvest Helps

If you have a veggie garden (or even if you are headed to your local farmers market) and are planning to do some cooking, freezing and...

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Sue Roberts

Sep 1, 2018
1 min

Two Wrongs

If two wrongs don't make a right, but do two rights make? An airplane!

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Sue Roberts

Aug 30, 2018
1 min

Is He Safe?

The children in the Chronicles of Narnia are about to meet Aslan, the lion. We some trepidation, Susan asks Mr. Beaver, "Is he quite...

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Sue Roberts

Aug 29, 2018
2 min

In Love All Over Again

Twenty years! Our daughter and son-in-law are celebrating their anniversary today. We are so proud of them for hanging in there. I...

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Sue Roberts

Aug 28, 2018
1 min

Dawn of the Ages

Well, this may sound like an ad for Dawn, but when I tried to be more organic in my gardening and not use chemical pesticides and...

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Sue Roberts

Aug 28, 2018
1 min

Waiting Again?

Another month? You’ve got to be kidding me. I’ve already waited more than a month to meet with my publisher and my scheduled time was...

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Sue Roberts

Aug 24, 2018
1 min

Break-up

Did you hear about the sweet country girl who broke up with her tractor-driver boyfriend? She sent him a John Deere letter.

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Sue Roberts

Aug 23, 2018
1 min

Wonder

When I look outside at night and see Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars all in a row; when I viewed the Perseid meteor shower; when I see...

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Sue Roberts

Aug 23, 2018
2 min

Merry-go-round Birdie

A bird flew into our house. Try as we might, with broomsticks and arms waving, we could not get him to fly to freedom. He sat high on our...

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Sue Roberts

Aug 22, 2018
1 min

End of Summer Party Time

Today's Tuesday tips are helpful hints for those summer BBQs or neighborhood/family gatherings. Did you know that if you add salt to the...

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Sue Roberts

Aug 20, 2018
2 min

New or Old God?

There are those who say our God is a God of love, grace and mercy. He allows sin and evil because of our free will, but stands aside,...

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Sue Roberts

Aug 17, 2018
1 min

Where's Waldo?

Today's Friday funny, courtesy of Perry: Why does Waldo wear stripes? He doesn't want to be spotted. Duh.

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Sue Roberts

Aug 16, 2018
1 min

Unanswered Prayer

Today's quote is from Oswald Chambers My Utmost for His Highest. Your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him...

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Sue Roberts

Aug 15, 2018
2 min

First Day of School

Some kids love school. Others approach the classroom door with my tearful resistance and trepidation. Especially with little ones,...

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Sue Roberts

Aug 14, 2018
1 min

What can you do with a dryer sheet?

Tuesday's tip this week is from my daughter Carol. She was visiting and I had burned some food I was cooking in a pan. Black stuff was...

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Sue Roberts

Aug 13, 2018
1 min

Doing Laundry

This morning was the exciting task of doing laundry…not. It has not been one of my favorite chores, yet I was inspired by a friend who...

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Sue Roberts

Aug 10, 2018
1 min

Friday Funnies

I couldn't decide today, so here are two good ones, courtesy of Perry. (Groan) Did you hear about the woman who made a fortune cleaning...

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Sue Roberts

Aug 9, 2018
1 min

Dust of His Feet

Oswald Chambers (My Utmost for His Highest) says that if there were never any clouds in our life, we wouldn't develop faith and we...

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Sue Roberts

Aug 8, 2018
2 min

Celebrating Communion

Our on-campus wedding had a big oops. I was hustling around taking care of all the details, and since it was graduation weekend too,...

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Sue Roberts

Aug 7, 2018
2 min

What do you do with a monster zucchini?

This is the time of year when gardeners find unnoticed zucchinis lurking in the shadows of their gardens. Though I try to pick squashes...

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Sue Roberts

Aug 6, 2018
2 min

Your true colors

When we drove home from our daughter’s house following France’s World Cup win, we were surprised to see a number of French flags being...

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Sue Roberts

Aug 3, 2018
1 min

Perry's corny jokes (cuz he's a colonel)

Ok, all you trekkies. Did you know that Mr. Spock actually has three ears? A right ear, a left ear and a new front ear. (Think about it)

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Sue Roberts

Aug 2, 2018
1 min

A Parachute for emergencies

“We regard God as an airman regards his parachute; it’s there for emergencies, but he hopes he’ll never have to use it.” We treat God...

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Sue Roberts

Aug 1, 2018
1 min

Baby Blogger

I’m a baby blogger. Yup, just tentatively starting out with much to learn about this whole process. I feel a lot like Leroy Jethro Gibbs,...

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