Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 46 Grateful Greetings Part 2 November 17, 2026 - As I sit down to write this newsletter, I am not feeling at all grateful. I have allowed myself to get overwhelmed by first world problems (all connected to technology) and can't see past my computer screen. That's when my husband reminded me that I do have so much to be grateful for - the gospel of Jesus Christ, the life that God has given me, and even the "bozo" (him!) that I am fortunate to be married...
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Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 45 Grateful Greetings Part 1 November 10, 2026 - Sometimes we may wonder why be grateful when we have so many challenges around us. But once we understand our "Y" we can be grateful under any circumstances. Is this hard for you to believe? I admit, that at times, it's hard for me swallow as well. So, what can we do when feeling gratitude does not come as easily as we would like? Here are a few ideas to help. Understanding our why for feeling grateful is...
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Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 44 Welcome to Season's Greetings November 3, 2026 - This is the season of holidays! Are you ready? What are you looking forward to and how can you make this season a more memorable one with those you love? Starting with the Day of the Dead, which was just celebrated, we are moving into what is referred to as the Holiday Season. While this can be a stressful time in many ways, it can also be a time of peace if we are prepared. Here are a few ways to...
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Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 43 Falling in Love with "Which's" October 27, 2026 - Life is full of choices and questions. Which school should I attend? Which person should I marry? Which activity should I make a priority? In the coming days, we'll see plenty of "witches" - in stores, house decorations and ads on television. But this week, as the little goblins and princesses are out trick-ir-treating, let's see if we can take a harder look at the "which's" in our own lives, those...
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Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 42 Falling in Love with the Spirit October 20, 2026 - Halloween is one of those love or hate holidays. Most people either can't wait for a new "Spirit of Halloween" store to pop up in their neighborhood or couldn't care less. But today, I don't want to talk about the Spirit of Halloween - I just want to talk about the Spirit of God and how we can embrace it more fully in our lives. Let gratitude be a part of your daily life. Acknowledge God each and every...
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Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 41 Falling in Love with Miracles October 13, 2026 - What miracles do you need in your life? Better relationships? Getting our of debt? More peace in your life? When we think of miracles, we often reflect of the interactions Jesus had with the people of His day who came to Him for healing and comfort. But what about now? Miracles may not be as grand as in Biblical times and they certainly won't come by way of Harry Potter magic, but they will come way of...
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Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 40 Falling in Love with Storms October 6, 2026 - The title of this newsletter might be enough to scare anyone off. How about you? I have always loved storms - the stronger the wind, the louder the thunder, the better. I love the power of storms and the energy they bring. That being said, I might not have this same opinion if I had lived through a hurricane or tornado and experienced the devastating aftermath which often follows these events. But when it...
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Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 38 Falling in Love with Slowing Down September 22, 2026 - I think we would all agree that life is crazy busy! Once I retired, I thought I could take it easy. Then when I was in the midst of planning my wedding earlier this year, I thought life would settle down after we tied the knot. Neither came true. Today is the first day of the Fall Equinox, the date when day and night are roughly the same length. It signals a balance of sorts as we move away from...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 39 Falling in Love with Hibernation September 29, 2026 - Last week I talked about the need to slow down but not to take on a full-on hibernation. Well, this week, that's exactly what I want to talk about! Did you know that it's not just bears that hibernate? Let's learn from some of our other animal friends how we can take advantage of hibernating. (See https://www.treehugger.com/animals-hibernate-arent-bears-4864277.) "Groundhogs and marmots are true...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read