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Joanne Viola

DAYS & THOUGHTS

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Thank you for stopping by my website.  I write about life and the way God weaves His hand through our day to day activities.  I hope my writing causes you to think about God’s hand in your life and helps to deepen your faith. 

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The Wonder of It All

The Wonder of It All

  Yesterday was Valentine’s Day – the annual day of love. Or the day to acknowledge those you love. Here’s a fun fact: While It isn’t a public, federal, or even a bank holiday, it is a global holiday. But the day often bears a sadness for some. It reminds them of...

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Benediction

Benediction

Some Fridays, I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is: Benediction.  Benediction, as defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, is "the invocation of a blessing; the short blessing with...

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Lessons from Ice Dams

Lessons from Ice Dams {{Let’s Have Coffee}}

It has been a cold and unusual winter. The last few weeks have brought snow storms and Arctic air, the combination of which has been difficult to contend with the elements. And so, the ice dams began forming on the back of our house. They are stunningly beautiful and...

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