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All the Wonders


Discarded
I found a paper crane Lying in the road, Discarded, tossed away, Tire tracks across its broken wing. And I thought, So this is what we've...

betharichardson
Aug 2, 20141 min read
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The Trees Remember
The trees remember and tell the story of cries and terror, of brokenness and blood. Of children murdered and mothers weeping. Of...

betharichardson
Jun 21, 20141 min read
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Joy
Joy of Spring, Grandpa's peony Unfurls its first bloom. My heart soars, Memories surround, Thankful for family, for life. Praise Beauty,...

betharichardson
Apr 27, 20141 min read
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A Grain of Wheat
Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears...

betharichardson
Mar 11, 20141 min read
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Sitting with an Aging Pet
For Spec You still chase bunnies in your sleep Tracking, barking, leaping Master of the back yard You still jump in the air when it's...

betharichardson
Feb 26, 20141 min read
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Victory Is Ours
I saw fear work its dark magic, swirling into corners, creeping through cracks of doubt and uncertainty. I saw its disabling effect ......

betharichardson
Feb 10, 20141 min read
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Platitudes
"God doesn't give you more than you can handle." "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." Well meaning, but unhelpful words, When you...

betharichardson
Jan 19, 20141 min read
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from Jack! We are so grateful for each of you and your presence in our lives this year! Jack sends a head hug!

betharichardson
Dec 30, 20131 min read
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Nov 28, 20130 min read
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Repairers of the Breach
If you get rid of unfair practices, quit blaming victims, quit gossiping about other people’s sins, If you are generous with the hungry...

betharichardson
Nov 22, 20131 min read
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Scottie Haiku for the New Year
Much love and best wishes for a Happy New Year from Jack to each of you! I face the new year. With new squirrels and cats and such....

betharichardson
Jan 1, 20131 min read
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Merry Christmas
Here's a bit of Scottie Christmas for you and yours .... A Christmas Poem Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house...

betharichardson
Dec 24, 20121 min read
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Psalm for the Sunset
Let my whole being bless the LORD! LORD my God, how fantastic you are! You are clothed in glory and grandeur! You wear light like a robe;...

betharichardson
Sep 3, 20121 min read
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Prayer for My Dad
Today is my dad's 82nd birthday. He's on a difficult journey with Alzheimer's. The person we knew is slipping away, bit by bit. I am many...

betharichardson
Nov 4, 20111 min read
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Love Your Enemies
This is a repost from the Alive Now blog. Jesus set such a seemingly impossible standard when he said, "Love your enemies and pray for...

betharichardson
May 2, 20112 min read
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God Weeps
350 dead. ... 1,000 dead. ... 10,000 dead in one prefecture. Trains, boats, entire villages washed away. Thousands missing. How many will...

betharichardson
Mar 13, 20111 min read
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Who Are Your Shepherds?
"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want." - Psalm 23:1, NRSV I wonder -- Who are your shepherds? My dad -- Charles Richardson -- is...

betharichardson
Jun 1, 20103 min read
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Nativity Surprise
I opened a gift from my brother on Christmas and discovered the Nativity scenes from our childhood. One was the figures we had played...

betharichardson
Dec 30, 20091 min read
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