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Our Words are Blossoms

My Garment of Praise

March 21, 2021 By Doris Stensland

God, this morning Your sun arose at the exact minute set for it,      and now has lightened up Your world. Today the grass is covered with diamonded dew, And all the birds are singing their brightest morning songs to You. I heard the trees whispering – was it a prayer, or was it […]

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Valentine’s Day – Focusing on God’s Love

February 13, 2021 By Doris Stensland

As we near Valentine’s Day, thought would share writings focusing on God’s love & human love with three writings: “Kisses from the King”, “Valentine Prayer – A Denim Love” (human love) , & “Our Father’s Love”.      According to rabbinical tradition, a kiss from God is a living word of prophecy.  Have you ever […]

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It’s Harvest Time

October 14, 2020 By Doris Stensland

Once more the earth has yielded      her wealth of ripening grain. It’s harvest time again. Standing side by side, and row after row,      the cornstalks now look weathered and show      their weariness. The green leaves that waved in the breeze in July      are now ragged and dry. […]

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Fourth of July

July 3, 2020 By Doris Stensland

“LET  FREEDOM  RING!” is the theme in every community     on the Fourth of July. It was celebrated with      Parades      Waving flags      Speeches and singing of our National Anthem      Picnics and family gatherings      And, of course, the noise of fireworks! As darkness fell, we […]

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Apple Blossom Time

May 15, 2020 By Doris Stensland

God makes our world beautiful in the Spring! Apple Blossom Time Oh, apple tree, You put on such a show      when Springtime comes; Dressed as a bride      attired in white,      covered with dainty blooms,      you are a lovely sight. Your beauty stirs me as I gaze. Have […]

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Prayer Requests

April 5, 2020 By Doris Stensland

Some thoughts about our prayer life PRAYER  REQUESTS Dear Lord, today as I was making  my grocery list      I was reminded of some of my prayers. Oftentimes I present You with a list of “Give me this”,      and “Please do that”,      and expect You to quickly fill my order. […]

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  • About the Author
    • Doris Stensland
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  • Writings
    • Unpublished Writings
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    • Special Occasions
      • Advent and Christmas
      • Lent & Easter
      • Thanksgiving
    • Published in National Church Magazines
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