Being Fragmented and Fruitful

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How many of you love doing household chores?  I can hear the moans.  Though there are many who find enjoyment in doing these activities, there are probably more who prefer not to be involved.  I’d say I fall in between … Continued

A Boom In The Dark

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BOOM!  The sound startled us quickly from our sleep. It came across like an explosion right outside our home at 3:00 am.  Viewing out the living room window, I wondered if I’m dreaming.  What!…I started counting. 1, 2, 3, 4 … Continued

Words Put In Place

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Your words are so powerful that they will kill or give life, and the talkative person will reap the consequences. Proverbs 18:21  Living in a society and culture that promotes us having our say anytime we feel like it should … Continued

I Need To Fill My Emptiness

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Emptiness…. have you ever felt it?   If we are honest then we would say yes.  A dry period, the wilderness, being without, a void, barren.  None of these words sound very encouraging nor places I’d choose to be.  Yet, … Continued

The Birthing of a Name

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Whether you are a newcomer or a long time Friend in the Oasis, hopefully you’ve discovered that I enjoy taking photos, primarily of nature.  Story-telling images can make a devotional post come alive. I recently ventured to think of a … Continued

A Wonderland Of Possibilites

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It’s become a common prayer for me to ask God if He has a particular word or phrase for me to start a new year. I heard no answer from my request and actually had not given it any more … Continued

GROW

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Words are an important part of our lives. Some are randomly spoken while others with much more authority and purpose. If you’ve been around Lingering In The Oasis for awhile you’ll know I often start the new year with a … Continued

When Things Don’t Fit

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Some things just don’t fit. My pants – That screw..that bolt Those shoes – This key Her jacket – That lid They say timing is everything. I can see that in most things…especially when it comes to sports. That swing, … Continued

A Soothing Remedy

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Busy thoughts…thoughts that consume your energy. Thoughts that rattle in your head and soon turn into doubt…anxiety…and uncertainty. Maybe the initial thought had none of these negative ingredients added but somehow, someway..the longer it simmered in your mind, the more … Continued