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Old age: a privilege and an adventure

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Jonna Hawker Turek

In a recent letter, my best friend commented, “It sure is the pits growing old.” While I can often commiserate with that sentiment, it reminded me of something I posted a few years ago after reading the quote below, from … Continue reading →

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Touchy-feely

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Jonna Hawker Turek

Everyone is aware of the obesity epidemic in this country, a problem composed of many factors beyond our easily available food and sedentary lifestyles. A common culprit undermining weight-loss efforts is emotional eating.  As a life-long veteran of the battle … Continue reading →

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Appreciating Old Women

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Jonna Hawker Turek

In light of the recent Woman’s Day, I think it is appropriate to share these thoughts I posted a few years ago. “The stereotypes of old women as poor, dumb, and ugly have remained similar over the past 15 years. … Continue reading →

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Cultural Differences

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Jonna Hawker Turek

I recently returned from two weeks in Italy. I was in Valdagno, in northern Italy, a town of less than 30,000 people, well off the usual tourist trails.  While staying with my son and his family, I always get a … Continue reading →

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Looking toward Easter…Now It’s Personal

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Jonna Hawker Turek

“For God so loved the world…” The familiar words of John 3:16 help us to understand the nature of God and underscore the value to the Shepherd of all of his sheep. Then, in Luke 15 we are told that … Continue reading →

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Cain’s Wife

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Jonna Hawker Turek

In my work and other life activities I am constantly reminded of the importance of clear, effective communication. In women’s ministries one important aspect of communication is for each woman to be prepared to give a clear personal faith testimony.  … Continue reading →

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“Happy Holidays” v. “Merry Christmas”

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Jonna Hawker Turek

My morning walk takes me along a railway. This morning as I crunched along the frozen grass between the tracks and the highway I began to think about the concept of “easements” such as the one I was walking on. … Continue reading →

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Engaging Women for the Future of Your Ministry

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Jonna Hawker Turek

At your women’s group meeting you look around the room at the dear friends who have worked beside you to serve the Lord and you notice that there is no one there under 50, or maybe no one under 60…or … Continue reading →

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