Everyone Counts

Puzzler's Corner Blog, Midwest District, DS Margie Crawford Blog

At the end of last month, I found myself watching the NFL draft.  There are seven rounds, each with 32 slots for teams to fill out their rosters.  The first night of the draft is a mega event with glitz and glamour as players, their families, college coaches, and fans wait to hear which team… Continue Reading Everyone Counts

Cabin Fever

Puzzler's Corner Blog, Midwest District, DS Margie Crawford Blog

Last Thursday, Punxsutawney Phil made his annual appearance to tell us how long this winter will last.  For those who enjoy these snow-filled days, you will be happy to know that there will be six more weeks of winter.  In many southern states, which are experiencing unusually cold temperatures, ice storms, and even blizzards, this… Continue Reading Cabin Fever

Oh, How I Love Jesus

Puzzler's Corner Blog, Midwest District, DS Margie Crawford Blog

Over the past several weeks I have watched an advertising campaign about Jesus.  It comes from the website: Hegetsus (https://hegetsus.com/en/about-us).  On their about us page the creators state the following: “He Gets Us is a movement to reintroduce people to the Jesus of the Bible and his confounding love and forgiveness.”  The information on the… Continue Reading Oh, How I Love Jesus

They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love

Puzzler's Corner Blog, Midwest District, DS Margie Crawford Blog

Often when I am online, searching for information about people, places, and movies, the search engines I use inform me that by answering a few short questions, they can tell me who I am and what I like to do.  Some questionnaires are about my knowledge of t.v. or movie trivia.  Others are designed to… Continue Reading They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love

Planting Seeds

Puzzler's Corner Blog, Midwest District, DS Margie Crawford Blog

I know that we are in the midst of Autumn.  Right now, raking leaves is a daily chore for me.  My next-door neighbor has two 60 foot maple trees in their yard, and they are just now beginning to drop their leaves. Soon, snow will begin in earnest.  Even though that’s true, I am already… Continue Reading Planting Seeds

You Are Known

Puzzler's Corner Blog, Midwest District, DS Margie Crawford Blog

Over the past year, all of us have had to change how we journey through our lives.  As much as it is true for us, I believe that late-night t.v. hosts have had to be very inventive with their opening monologues, guest interviews the creation of new skits and routines to capture an audience and… Continue Reading You Are Known

A Time to Heal

Puzzler's Corner Blog, Midwest District, DS Margie Crawford Blog

Last Thursday I learned that the trial phase of the case against Derek Chauvin was ending.  Closing arguments were scheduled for Monday, with jury deliberation to follow.  Over the weekend, I thought about the possible outcomes of the trial.  I began to pray that justice would prevail.  And I also had doubts.  My perception was… Continue Reading A Time to Heal

For Celeste

Puzzler's Corner Blog, Midwest District, DS Margie Crawford Blog

Monday, December 21st would have been my eldest sister’s 78th birthday.  She was called home to be with our Lord on January 27th.  Because our birthdays are very close to each other, we made a commitment to call each other around Thanksgiving and share birthday wishes.  I will miss her voice and hearing her say… Continue Reading For Celeste

The Least

Puzzler's Corner Blog, Midwest District, DS Margie Crawford Blog

My son, Terrance, is now 27 years old.  I missed the first three years of his life because he is adopted.  When I considered adoption, there were numerous paths to pursue.  There were private adoptions mediated by attorneys or agencies created for this purpose.  Most of the children available through this avenue are infants.  Because… Continue Reading The Least

A Million Lights

Puzzler's Corner Blog, Midwest District, DS Margie Crawford Blog

I have been blessed to visit the Holy Land twice.  The first time I went was in 2011.  I was able to make a return journey in 2017.  Both trips were far too short.  There are so many places to see and so much to learn.  The Scriptures truly come to life as you visit… Continue Reading A Million Lights

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