Removing the Clutter
by In this current world with so much going on, inflation, wars, Covid, family issues, health issues, job issues, and the list could go on and …
Author: Kimberly Howell
I was born in 1967 and I have been living in sunny Whakatane, New Zealand since Christmas 2010. My husband pastors a church and it has been a delight living in New Zealand. We both are originally from Maryland, USA. I have been amazed at the beautiful landscapes and stunning wildlife, especially the birds in New Zealand. Many of the native birds visit our modest yard on a daily basis. I was blessed at one time to have several aviaries with finches. In 2021, I had surgery to remove my appendix which was filled with cancer and then breast cancer surgery and radiation. It was an interesting year. Prior to my surgeries, my husband had two back surgeries. I'm glad God knows best even if I do not understand all he is doing. In 2022, for 6 months, I traveled to the US to put my youngest daughter into college in Arizona. People I met, during this trip, spiritually lifted me up in ways they will never understand. I'm glad God is in control of everything. Resting, gardening, and reading my Bible are cherished pastimes. It gets my mind off everything. We all need those places we can go and get our minds off everything. A place that is encouraging and comforting and at the same time give a little pricking of the heart to keep us trying our best to serve the Lord. I hope this Blog will be such a place for you. A place to find encouragement and comfort along with a few smiles.
The Short Account
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Think, Learn, and Do…
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Tough Decisions
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Beware
The following thought I discussed with my husband to make sure I was on track with understanding a very common passage of scripture: Please read …
One Day to Live
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Choose the Good Part
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A Christian’s Building Blocks
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God Given Abilities
I came upon the verse below recently and I guess it stood out more than normal since old age is not just creeping up on …
“Our Actions…
Do affect others. Or do they? Yes, they do!” Many people, Christians alike, think their actions only affect themselves. According to the Bible, they are …