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Do we REALLY know our ABC’s?
Do you remember The ABC Song from school that helped us remember the alphabet? ABCDEFG HIJKLMNOP QRS TUV WX, Y & Z Now I know my ABC’s...
C.J. Riley aka Paul
Feb 233 min read
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Happy New Year 2025!!!
Hey ya’ll! So, did you make it to midnight? We sure didn’t - sleep won that battle, hands down! Looking back, 2024 was quite the roller...
C.J. Riley aka Paul
Jan 12 min read
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An Update on Chandler!
Hey everyone! Gather ’round, because I’ve got an exciting update on our fearless (well, maybe not-so-fearless at first) feline explorer,...
C.J. Riley aka Paul
Dec 28, 20242 min read
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The Season of Light
Christmas is the season of light! Twinkling decorations adorn homes, flickering candles glow in windows and streets shine with festive...
C.J. Riley aka Paul
Dec 25, 20241 min read
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A Christmas Poem in Memory of Kit
It’s been two weeks now, though it feels just a breath, since our dear Kit journeyed beyond life & death. A precious soul, in our hearts...
C.J. Riley aka Paul
Dec 15, 20242 min read
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Has Thanksgiving Become Just Another Day?
Has Thanksgiving become just another day on the calendar for you? It doesn’t have to be! I used to believe that Thanksgiving was all...
C.J. Riley aka Paul
Nov 28, 20242 min read
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Never too old for hide-n-seek…
…especially when you have a cat! Hey ya’ll, chiming in with a couple updates: Sadly, Anita & I had to say “bye for now” to our beloved...
C.J. Riley aka Paul
Nov 16, 20242 min read
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Riley Birthday Week 2024!!!
Hey ya’ll! Happy Labor Day! And happy birthday to my beautiful wife Anita! It’s been an amazing weekend to say the least! Anita & I are...
C.J. Riley aka Paul
Sep 2, 20242 min read
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Navigating life with Grace
Hey ya’ll! Now that last week has passed, I can sit down & write! We had a few surprises last week where we had to heavily lean on Romans...
C.J. Riley aka Paul
Aug 4, 20242 min read
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Happy Independence Day 2024!
Hello family & friends! It’s been a HOT summer thus far & we’re definitely looking forward to cooler days! With that said, as much as I...
C.J. Riley aka Paul
Jul 4, 20241 min read
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Did you forget?
Hey ya’ll! It’s Sunday morning & I pray everyone’s day started off well & that your weekends have been productive, yet restful! I also...
C.J. Riley aka Paul
Jun 9, 20242 min read
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Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?
First off, I want to wish all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day! And I hope it is a happy Mother’s Day for you all! But alas, I know this day...
C.J. Riley aka Paul
May 12, 20242 min read
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Silly rabbits, Easter is about Jesus!
Happy Easter family & friends! Let's take time to read about the real reason for Easter! "But on the first day of the week, at early...
C.J. Riley aka Paul
Mar 31, 20241 min read
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Happy Palm Sunday 2024!
The Triumphal Entry! ”And when he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he drew near to Bethphage and...
C.J. Riley aka Paul
Mar 24, 20241 min read
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Life’s Quiet Adventure
The title of this post reminds me of my very first blog post. It was called “TOTAL Oxymoron!” Click here if you want to read it:...
C.J. Riley aka Paul
Mar 2, 20245 min read
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Obi Crossed the Rainbow Bridge
Pets are a huge part of our families. Besides bringing happiness & comfort, they can also teach us a lot of things…like responsibility,...
C.J. Riley aka Paul
Jan 27, 20241 min read
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Winter is upon us!
Winter has descended with its chilly embrace, transforming landscapes into a serene wonderland, including our porch! Our plants are...
C.J. Riley aka Paul
Jan 9, 20241 min read
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Understanding the contrast between praise & worship
The terms "praise" & "worship" coexist, yet they carry distinct meanings & serve different purposes, so we’re going to look into what...
C.J. Riley aka Paul
Jan 6, 20243 min read
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Happy New Year 2024!!!
As the clock strikes midnight, we bid farewell to the old & embrace the new! Anita & I will be staying in, having fresh homemade chili...
C.J. Riley aka Paul
Dec 31, 20231 min read
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The Heart of Christmas
”“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). When Joseph woke...
C.J. Riley aka Paul
Dec 25, 20231 min read
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