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Christian wife, mother, grandma "Ugma", musician (keyboards, ukuleles), pet owner (dogs, parrots), enjoying life near the purlicue of the mitten, Bay City, MI.

GUEST POST from Don – Murder & Salvation

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Part 1:  MURDER EXODUS 20:2-17 The sixth commandment is often written incorrectly in English. You may have it memorized?  In any case, it says “Thou shalt not kill.” (KJV, for example), but some newer translations, such as the English Standard Version (ESV) acknowledge the Hebrew meaning of the word by saying, “You shall not murder.”  (In a footnote …
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VIDEO: Wednesday Worship – Feb 11, 2026 Edition

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GOD’S WORD SHALL STAND FOREVER words (attributed to) Martin Luther music Faye Lopez As always, this is to share with my friends, not a performance. But I hope you enjoy it anyway!“If you seek perfection, look elsewhere.” ~ Chiafucius

Sunday Selections – Feb 8, 2026 Edition

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I’ve been listening to a lot of Southern Gospel music this week…I guess that shows in my arrangements of today’s selections! WITHOUT HIM words and music by Mylon Lefever AT CALVARY words William Newell music Daniel Towner GLORY TO HIS NAME words Elisah Hoffman music John Stockton As always, this is to share with my …
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GUEST POST from Don – The Unsettling, chapter 2

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PREQUEL to BLURRY MOUNTAIN: “THE UNSETTLING” ©️2026 Donald Whelpley [Hope you enjoyed chapter 1 last month.  If you missed it, go back and read that first. ~ Don] CHAPTER TWO.  UPROOTING. March 1 was St David’s Day.  St David was a devout Christian brother from the nine hundreds who on his deathbed said, “Brothers, be constant.  The yoke which …
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GUEST POST from Don – Dietary Guidelines +

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DIETARY GUIDELINES + Some have to watch their diets because of diabetes, heart issues, or cancer.  You, too?  Plus, I’m trying to shed two pounds in 2026.  That’s easy, by the way.  I eat less bread and potatoes.  I add fruits and vegetables.  I lost 3 pounds over Christmas and New Years by just eating one meal a day plus coffee …
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