Author Archives: APLeavell

Rules or Rescue?

Posted on April 10, 2017 by APLeavell

I read the article below today and thought it was an excellent , thought provoking word.  It is from the website/blog ‘She Reads Truth‘ and was written by Sharon Hodde Miller.  My favorite line: The truth is, we all go … Continue reading →

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MIA

Posted on March 14, 2017 by APLeavell

I’ve been missing in action for about 2 1/2 years as you may have noticed.  However, lots has been going on during those years. First of all, my mom died.  What an adjustment!  She was the last in that generation … Continue reading →

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Fall is a-coming

Posted on September 30, 2014 by APLeavell

After an incredibly busy summer of gardening, things are winding down as we head into fall.  After the garden expansion earlier this year, we seemed to think we had to fill up that big garden.  Then we had to process … Continue reading →

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Hmmmm

Posted on August 31, 2014 by APLeavell

A friend shared with me some quotes from John Wesley (founder of Methodism) that I found to be pretty amazing considering they were written in 1747.  Consider these: 1.  The emotions have a greater influence upon health than most people are … Continue reading →

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AWOL

Posted on July 4, 2014 by APLeavell

Yes, it’s now officially 1/2 way through 2014 and this is my first post of the year.  I have not been entirely negligent however.  In January it was time for me to renew my domain (thirdheavenranch.com).  Somehow in the process, we … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Do the Things We Do?

Posted on December 30, 2013 by APLeavell

2013 has been an interesting year….a good year and a hard year and a busy year.  I have to say, I’m glad it’s behind me! There is no telling how many miles I’ve put on my car this year….thousands for … Continue reading →

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Rocky Mountain Glory

Posted on October 31, 2013 by APLeavell

I’m not the greatest photographer, particularly from the back of a horse with a cell phone camera, but I thought you would enjoy this photo journey through my recent vacation! Lost Valley Ranch   Old Ranch House        … Continue reading →

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The Passion Translation

Posted on September 30, 2013 by APLeavell

I am reading a new translation of the Bible that I am enjoying so much called The Passion Translation. The translator is Brian Simmons who I ‘discovered’ quite by accident (which I believe was God’s leading) back around 2005.  I … Continue reading →

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Gardening, Grain and God

Posted on August 29, 2013 by APLeavell

GARDENING This has been a hard gardening year.  I think the main reason is because it’s rained so much….now isn’t that crazy?  We’re usually praying for rain and this year it’s rained every week, sometimes inches at a time.  This … Continue reading →

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The Simple Life

Posted on July 28, 2013 by APLeavell

I love ‘a simple life’.  However, mine has been anything but simple this summer for several reasons: A new grandbaby My only daughter getting married Gardening Both the grandbaby and the wedding are in another state so fitting in the … Continue reading →

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