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MEET AT THE WELL
A place for reflection and refreshment
Welcome to Meet At The Well, a unique blog here for you to explore. You'll find reflections, poems and thoughts from my head and heart. I love having the opportunity to share my passions with you. Let's take a little time here at the well, and draw the refreshment we need for life's journey. Read on, and enjoy.
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Keep right!
I was a new driver when I arrived in this country in 1996. Those first few months were scary driving on the “wrong side” of the road. You...
Nicole R. Smith
Mar 91 min read
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She was so mean...
I listened patiently as the little boy complained about his sister's behavior towards him. She was so mean ! She said and did things that...
Nicole R. Smith
Feb 62 min read
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The key…
We celebrated a friend’s 21st birthday yesterday! It was a beautiful, loud, joyous, fun-filled occasion- a perfect tribute to a special...
Nicole R. Smith
Dec 2, 20242 min read
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Paul's prayer...
For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that he may grant you in accord with...
Nicole R. Smith
Oct 24, 20242 min read
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Look up…
Psalm 123 A song of ascents. To you I raise my eyes, to you enthroned in heaven. Yes, like the eyes of servants on the hand of their...
Nicole R. Smith
Jul 7, 20242 min read
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Closer to His heart…
I had a plan for Lent! These 40+days were going to count. I would make every effort to draw closer to God, to let Him know that He is...
Nicole R. Smith
Mar 1, 20242 min read
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Feed the children…
Whenever my extended family gathered, the children were fed first. We had to remain in the children's space until we were summoned to...
Nicole R. Smith
Feb 8, 20242 min read
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Go…
"Go home to your family and announce to them all that the Lord in his pity has done for you." Then the man went off and began to proclaim...
Nicole R. Smith
Jan 29, 20241 min read
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Reason for Love…
There was an outpouring of love at my church the other morning as the faithful gathered to decorate for Christmas. A metal tree stand was...
Nicole R. Smith
Dec 24, 20231 min read
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Reason for Joy…
Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thes...
Nicole R. Smith
Dec 18, 20231 min read
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Reason for Peace…
I will listen for what God, the LORD, has to say; surely he will speak of peace To his people and to his faithful. May they not turn to...
Nicole R. Smith
Dec 11, 20231 min read
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Reason for Hope…
O Lord of hosts, restore us. Let your face shine upon us, That we may be saved. (Ps 80:4) It's the first week of Advent again. As...
Nicole R. Smith
Dec 4, 20231 min read
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The wrong fragrance...
The bottle of perfume was not intended for me! It was meant to be a gift for someone else, but my friend is generous. Gift-giving is her...
Nicole R. Smith
Oct 13, 20232 min read
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The masks we wear...
Maybe, it’s time to take off the mask and truly live...
Nicole R. Smith
Jun 29, 20231 min read
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They doubted...
The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them. When they saw him, they worshiped, but they...
Nicole R. Smith
May 21, 20232 min read
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Holy Week
It's Holy Week! Many will not give this week a single moment's notice... Yet, this is a sacred time; a gift of love to you and me. Should...
Nicole R. Smith
Apr 4, 20231 min read
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The walking wounded...
Several years ago, as I walked towards the altar to receive Jesus in Holy Communion, I noticed people with walkers or canes, people...
Nicole R. Smith
Mar 30, 20231 min read
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Faithful friends...
Sometimes we need a few faithful friends to carry us to Jesus...
Nicole R. Smith
Dec 7, 20201 min read
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Thanking Dad...
Calling all dads to love their children and lead them to the heart of God...
Nicole R. Smith
Nov 14, 20202 min read
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Start thanking God...
Can we thank God even in our suffering?
Nicole R. Smith
Oct 23, 20202 min read
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