Tag Archives: love

I love

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Don Watkins

I’ve been thinking about love a lot lately and the people I love who have touched my life. Some are gone now. Each spring when the Veronica first appears in the lawns near our home and around the area I … Continue reading →

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Love your neighbor

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Don Watkins

Mark 12:30-31 continues to animate my life and my thinking. It’s often tough to do, but produces the best results. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and … Continue reading →

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Without words

Posted on May 3, 2009 by Don Watkins

My heart has been without words lately. I’ve not felt up to writing about anything and I think there’s a good reason for all of that. Silence is more and more apart of my days and night even though I … Continue reading →

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God’s will

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Don Watkins

What is God’s will for me is a thought I’ve often entertained. Today in the mail I got an answer that has the ring of truthfulness to it. If you want to know what is meant by “God’s will”, this … Continue reading →

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Love is the fulfilment of the law

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Don Watkins

Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not covet”; and any … Continue reading →

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Bunny fluff

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Don Watkins

Today I awoke to a covering of white stuff that Fr. Bob at the Mountain called “bunny fluff.” Bob said that any snow that falls after April 1st is referred to as bunny fluff. It works for me. My ride … Continue reading →

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Stand Strong

Posted on April 5, 2008 by Don Watkins

Brother Joe sent me some mail today. I invite you to join me in standing strong against hate. I hope you’ll consider taking a stand with us. Hate and hate crimes are more prevalent recently as we face a new … Continue reading →

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My greatest inspiration

Posted on December 23, 2007 by Don Watkins

Twenty-six years ago a young lady came into my life and changed it a way that can never be completely described.  When we were married nearly twenty-five years ago I wanted this song to be sung at the service. We … Continue reading →

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