Janis Van Keuren

Writing Heart Filled Moments

Author: Janis Van Keuren

purple blossom tree cropped, CC

A Comfortable Place

“It’s what you read when you don’t have to that determines what you will be when you can’t help it.” Oscar Wilde Just returning from a prolonged visit to the…
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Tim and Jordan 1994

Meeting our Heaven-Bound Baby

I slid into the salon chair, hung my jacket and purse on the spur-like cowboy hook, and glanced at my long-time hairdresser in the mirror. After more than 15 years…
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Winter on New Year’s Eve in Tucson 2014 going into 2015. Linda Mc’s yard.

Snowflakes Whisper in the New Year

Large flakes spaced far apart drifted down from the heavenly night sky creating a sense of newness. The Old Year was passing away. The slate was being purified and created…
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Eiffel Tower, Paris

Taste and See

Hubby and I just returned from a whirlwind vacation in Europe. And if I had to re-title this tour, it would be known as a “A Taste of Europe.” We…
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Sorrento Cliffs, Napoli, Italy

Secured with His Safety

As this day winds to a close, I wonder how so many of you have had the ability and perseverance to write for 31 days straight. I applaud you! That…
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Writers’ Conference

The Writing Connection

This is Part II of a story about God’s dream and plan for my writing. Part I appeared two days ago here. It began last year with the American Christian…
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Autumn poster from 4Tucson

Resting in His Autumn Artwork

  Poster courtesy of 4Tucson Resting in the stillness of my favorite season of the year. It seems so natural to connect with Jesus as the crisp air tickles the…
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Backpack Event

Reporting Comes to Life

This is Part I of a story about God’s dream and plan for my writing. Part II is here. The line stretched down a long boulevard and wrapped around the…
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Autumn Arrives

The Music Connection

October rolled around and I had forgotten about the 31-day challenge to write every day on one particular topic. I’m late to the party but hoping I can add a…
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Loved Beyond Measure

Loved Beyond Measure

“I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.” Jeremiah 31:3 ESV The alarm interrupted my morning slumber, and seconds later hubby was…
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