Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Christmas, redemption, and other gifts
As I stood by the Christmas tree and gazed into the eyes of my precious new grandsons, I was reminded of God’s redemption for 2020.
In July, we welcomed Griffin David Maxwell, and in September, Tripp Robert Williams. These new additions were some of the bright spots of this pandemic year and remind me of God’s goodness in hard times.
Redemption means to compensate for the bad aspects of something, to free us from what distresses or harms us.
I’ve seen God redeem many things in my life. He has brought beauty out of the loss of loved ones, financial problems, remodeling situations, setbacks in life and strained relationships.
In the book of Luke, John the Baptist’s father, Zachariah, prophesied about the birth of Jesus and that he was sent to redeem things. Luke also gives us a great description of all the other gifts God gives us in the gift of Jesus.
Luke 1:67-74 (TPT) states:
“Praise be to the exalted Lord God of Israel,
for he has seen us through eyes of grace,
and he comes as our Hero-God to set us free!
He appears to us as a mighty Savior,
a trumpet of redemption from the house of David, his servant,
Just as he promised long ago
by the words of his holy prophets.
They prophesied he would come one day and save us
from every one of our enemies
and from the power of those who hate us.
Now he has shown us the mercy promised to our ancestors,
for he has remembered his holy covenant.
He has rescued us from the power of our enemies!
This fulfills the sacred oath he made with our father Abraham.
Now we can boldly worship God with holy lives,
living in purity as priests in his presence every day!
enemies, and to enable us to serve him without fear. 2020 has given us many opportunities to walk in fear, but we don’t have to. Fear and peace are always a choice, and you and I get to choose which one we will walk with.
I’m so grateful for these two little boys that arrived in the middle of a dark time in our history and look forward with expectancy of how they will impact our world. Jesus arrived at a dark time in our world but he brought hope, redemption, salvation, freedom from enemies and fear.
Let’s walk into 2021 holding close to our hearts, all that was given to us in the gift of Jesus and look for his redemption and all the other gifts he provides.
Kathleen Maxwell-Rambie is a Hill Country writer, speaker and podcaster. She is passionate about helping people bring God into their everyday life. She can be reached at kathleenmaxwell1@gmail.com, or you can listen to her podcast on kathleenmaxwellrambie.podbean.com and on her website, www.kathleenmaxwellrambie.com.
Thursday, December 24, 2020
Opening the gift of peace
Opening the present of peace at Christmas
Kathleen Maxwell-Rambie-copyright 2020
Tears were streaming down the face of the woman that sat across from me. She was exhausted from trying to figure out how to care for her mom who was in the hospital, her children and financial issues that plagued her. “I’m so stressed out,” she stated.
This was the third person this week I’ve heard use those words as they have visited with me looking for prayer, answers and encouragement. Tension, stress, busyness, financial problems are just some of the robbers of the peace and rest for our hearts not only at Christmas time but, other times in our lives.
Gifts, shopping and celebration are all a part of the holiday season, but we miss the best present that has already been given to us — the peace that Jesus brings. Many years ago, God looked down and saw the distress of mankind and wanted to provide a better way of life for the people He dearly loved.
As I read the Christmas story in the Bible, I have seen one common thread —Jesus was sent to bring us peace.
Luke 2:14 recorded the excitement of the birth of Jesus by stating, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” The angels proclaimed that the heart of God was to bring us peace in the gift of Jesus.
Isaiah 9:6 states, “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be upon his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace, there will be no end.”
God knew that in this fallen world, we would encounter trials, difficult situations and distress. He gave us a precious gift to enjoy, to use and make our lives better. For many years, I did not open the gift of peace in my life. What I mean is, I did not use the gift God had provided for me. God began to teach me about peace and since that time, I have had many opportunities to open the gift and practice my peace.
Eight year ago, around Christmas, my father was hospitalized. Doctors discovered that he had bone cancer and had a short time to live. As I walked the halls of the hospital, I pictured myself being escorted by the Prince of Peace.
A peace came over my heart, and my heart was at rest knowing God would help me if I let Him. Changing the way I looked at my situation took away the stress I was battling. I dearly loved my dad and was trying to wrap my head around the news I had just received when I received a call from my mother’s caregiver.
“Kathleen, you need to get over here quick,” she stated, with panic in her voice. My mom had been battling a debilitating disease for years. When I arrived at my parent’s home, Mom was gone.
I had to go tell my father, his sweet wife of more than 50 years was gone. Again, I opened the gift of peace and used it as I delivered the news.
Just two weeks after burying mom and arranging care for my father, we had a fire in our home only a few days before Christmas. I was grateful our home wasn’t destroyed but we had extensive damage and I was already worn out from the grief of losing Mom and Dad’s diagnosis. Again, God was faithful in providing peace; I just had to unwrap it and use it.
Jesus said in John 14:27, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. I do not give you as the world gives. Do not let your heart be troubled and do not let it be afraid.” Each of us has a choice to let our heart be troubled or push it away. Stress is an inside job and is managed by on how we look at our situations.
I have some beautiful presents under my Christmas tree. Hopefully, my friends and family will open them, use them and enjoy them. Gifts can be unwrapped and enjoyed or never opened and used. Each of us get to choose.
This Christmas, open the gift of peace and then use it throughout the next year. God sent Jesus to give us a better way to handle life, heal our broken hearts and be our provision in any situation we face. I am forever grateful for the gift of peace and pray you will open it and use it every time you need it.
May the Lord richly bless you, keep you and give you peace.
Kathleen is a Hill Country writer, speaker and podcaster. She is passionate about helping people bring God into their everyday life. She can be reached at kathleenmaxwell1@gmail.com or you can listen to her podcast on kathleenmaxwellrambie.podbean.com and visit her website, www.kathleenmaxwellrambie.com.
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Saturday, November 14, 2020
There is power in giving thanks
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There is power in giving thanks
Kathleen Maxwell-Rambie
copyright
November 2020
With Thanksgiving approaching, November is a month when many focus on giving thanks. Why should we take time to be thankful? I believe there are several reasons.
The number one reason is because God said so. That alone is reason to be thankful, however, there is another reason. Thankfulness is good for us and good for those around us. There is power that comes into our lives when we are thankful. Thankfulness adjusts our attitude to focus on the good and to overcome difficult circumstances.
As a little girl it would really make me mad when I would ask my dad why I needed to do something and his reply was, “because I said so.” Really, what he meant to say was, “because it is good for you.” I was one of those kids that wanted to understand things and I probably annoyed my parents by asking why. God probably wants to tell me at times, “ do this because I said so or because it is good for you Kathleen.” After all, He is all knowing and our job is to trust him.
Psalm 100:4 (NIV) states, “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.”
Thankfulness opens our heart and brings our emotions and thinking into alignment with God’s point of view.
When we come to God with a thankful heart it opens us up to see all He has done for us that we might have missed. Thanksgiving makes God bigger than our problems. It magnifies Him and His goodness.
Colossians 3:15 (NIV) says, “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
Colossians 4:2 (NIV) also tells us, “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”
I’ve seen the power of a thankful heart change me personally. In my dark days of digging through grief, learning to live as a widow, caregiving for my ill and elderly parents, it was easy to become weary and feel like life would always be painful. It was a difficult time, but God was also blessing me in some incredible ways.
Realizing I needed to be thankful, I began to write something each evening that I was thankful for that day or had seen God do for me. In the beginning, I had to really think about what to write but the more I looked for God’s goodness to me, the more I discovered. An attitude of gratitude began to change my heart and open my eyes.
No, I did not thank God that I was living alone, was lonely and had a lot of responsibility, but I could thank Him for holding my hand, leading me and comforting me as I cried. I could thank Him that I still had my parents in my life and they called me each day. As my list of things that blessed my life each day grew, I began to see my heart change. Even though my circumstances did not change, life seemed easier.
Now, I always begin my prayers with thanking God for something as I now always see something I’m grateful for.
I challenge you to develop a heart of thankfulness by either writing what you appreciate each day or verbally thanking God throughout the day. Do it because He said so and you will empower yourself. I would love to see the hills alive with a community with a thankful heart!
Kathleen is a Hill Country writer, speaker and podcaster. She is passionate about helping people bring God into their everyday life. She can be reached at kathleenmaxwell1@gmail.com or her website, www.kathleenmaxwellrambie.com
Saturday, October 31, 2020
Why we should aways choose forgiveness instead offense
Why we should always choose forgiveness instead offense
by Kathleen Maxwell-Rambie
November 2020-copyright
In my more than 36 years of social work and ministry, it has been extremely evident that forgiveness is a big key to freedom in the lives of people.I’ve had a good life; however, life is challenging at times. Personally, I’ve been rejected, betrayed, been through verbal abuse, misunderstanding and abandoned by people when I’ve needed them the most.
Some of you have been through things tougher than I have, and for all of us, it can be challenging to forgive.
We need the tool of forgiveness for healthy work environment, family unity, in churches, and forgiving is a critical component to a healthy marriage. Forgiveness helps us keep in relationship with those around us.
We all deal with difficult people, and none of us are perfect. Oftentimes, people are unkind, insensitive, don’t tell the truth, are selfish, sometimes just don’t think, take advantage of us, abandon us in time of need, misunderstand us and misconstrue things. Bosses abuse their power and devalue people when they don’t measure up.
What we do in these times is critical for our well-being.
Forgiveness is something we do for ourselves more than we do it for the one who has offended us.
When we forgive, we set ourselves free from anger and bitterness. God will forgive our sins, and our rewards will be great. Forgiveness of our sins and great rewards are a pretty good trade for anger and bitterness.
Luke 6:35-38 says, “Love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, not expecting anything in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. He is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven.”
I was in a recent situation where I was tempted to get my feelings hurt and be offended. Suddenly, I remembered the words of a friend a while back: “Kathleen, you can be unoffendable, if you choose.”
I chose, in that moment, to not be offended and to forgive.
“Lord, I give you this situation and the hurt and choose to forgive,” was my simple prayer.
Peace came over me. I knew I did not need to fix the problem, but give it to God. Peace is another benefit of forgiveness.
Until we forgive, the hurt caused remains unhealed. Forgiveness starts the process for our own heart to heal. There have been many times in life I have chosen to forgive, even when I did not feel like, it because I’ve learned the power of forgiveness to set me free.
My prayer in these times is, “Lord, I don’t feel like forgiving, but I choose as an act of my will to forgive. Change and heal my heart.”
This prayer always puts me in a better frame of mind.
When we do not forgive, it puts us in prison. Forgiveness unlocks the door and lets us out of prison. You hold the key to begin the process, and Jesus is right there to heal your heart, if you bring it to Him.
We are living in days where many people walk around offended. You and I do not have to be a part of that group. Will you join me in setting a standard of being quick to forgive and not be offended?
Kathleen is a Hill Country writer, speaker and podcaster. She is passionate about helping people bring God into their everyday life. She leads a Bible study at the Kroc Center — The Gathering: Bringing God into Everyday Life — from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. on Thursdays. To register, email kathleenmaxwell1@gmail.com. There is no charge for the class. www.kathleenmaxwellrambie.com.
Monday, October 26, 2020
Forgiveness: It's Your Choice
Forgiveness: It’s your choice
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Oct 17, 2020 Kerrville Daily Times article
My answer was quick and simple.
“Don’t wait until you feel like forgiving; forgiveness is a choice, choose to forgive and ask God to heal and change your heart,” I replied.
A young version of me would frequently say, “I will forgive when I feel like it.”
I’ve always wanted to be real and true to myself, and somehow, I felt like if I did not really feel like forgiving, it would not be genuine. Most of the time, I did not feel like it because I was still hurt or offended and not willing to let go of the offense.
Years ago, someone who was a friend and in the church really hurt and betrayed me. What made matters worse, they were someone in leadership. This offense, rocked my world and shook my faith. The pain was deep, and I wondered how I would move forward in my life.
To be betrayed by someone we trust is difficult.
Finally, I prayed a prayer that forever changed my life.
“God, I don’t feel like forgiving, but I choose as an act of my will to forgive, please change and heal my heart.”
It was not a one-time prayer; I think I prayed that prayer more than 100 times to keep my heart right.
Forgiveness is the power to heal wounds of the past it cannot change. Forgiveness and healing of the heart oftentimes is a process.
I felt like a huge weight was lifted from me after the first time I prayed that prayer, and now it is much easier to say and a frequent prayer I pray to keep my heart right.
Matthew 6:14-15 (NIV) states, “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
Let me emphasize the word if. God gives us a choice. We all have bad days, make mistakes and need forgiveness. If we want forgiveness when we mess up, we must be willing to forgive others.
This world is full of imperfect people, and I am one of them, but I’ve discovered there are some people who carry around offenses and hold onto them like a dear possession.
I don’t like to make mistakes, but I do, and I’m sure I have offended people in my life, although I try hard not to. All of us mess up, and forgiving ourselves and others brings great freedom.
I wasted many years in my life, carrying the baggage of unforgiveness around. Unforgiveness weighs us down, puts a scowl on our face and robs us of peace and an abundant life. Unforgiveness keeps us stirred up, wastes time and our energy.
We forgive because the Bible says it is good for us. We forgive because we want our own pain to end, and we want to be free. We forgive because we can’t change the past or other people, and we want to move forward and live an abundant life.
If your heart has been broken by someone, do yourself a favor, chose to forgive and be encouraged.
Psalms 147:3 (NIV) promises, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Our nations needs a people who are quick to forgive and are free.
Kathleen is a Hill Country writer, speaker and podcaster. She is passionate about helping people bring God into their everyday life. She can be reached at kathleenmaxwell1@gmail.com. Visit www.kathleenmaxwellrambie.com, themaxwellminutes.blogspot.com or kathleenmaxwellrambie.podbean.com
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Thriving Through Seasons of Grief Seminar
Upcoming Seminar by Kathleen Maxwell-RambieThursday, October 29th 6:00-7:30
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Thriving Through Seasons of Grief Seminar-October 29th
Held at The Dietert Center-451 Guadalupe St. from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Cost is $20. All funds go to Dietert Center. No class at The Kroc that evening. Click here to register!
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This course will explore how to overcome life's disappointments, change and grief. Grief is a past of life and when embraced can benefit and make you a better person. There are many different kinds of grief beyond the loss of a loved one. Grief can be experienced in the loss of a job, moving to a new location, children leaving home, death of a dream, divorce and major disappointment in life. We will explore letting go, the benefits of grief, healing of your heart, and how to thrive in seasons of loss. The course is also designed to help friends and family of someone grieving, to better understand those they love. Grief is a great teacher that can teach us much about understanding ourselves and others. Our speaker, author, podcaster and newspaper columnist, will share from her own personal journey of losing a baby, her husband of 30 years and both of her parents, as well as other losses, helping each participant find beauty in the ashes of life. Her new book, Thriving Through Seasons of Grief, has just been released and will be available after the class. Kathleen transparently shares, motivating and encouraging offering hope to her audiences. She is a regular columnist for Kerrville Daily Times Faith Section, writes for Hill Country Community Journal and the Uvalde Leader News, sharing in a very down-to-earth way, about bringing God into our everyday life.
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Challenged? Abundant, sufficient grace is available-latest podcast-Hijacked plans and Fall Bible study begins October 8th
Challenged? Abundant, sufficient grace is available for you!
Kathleen Maxwell-Rambie-copyright October 2020
I love working out, and on Sept. 11, I attended Shotgun CrossFit in Uvalde, where my husband is currently working. We did a very difficult workout to commemorate 9/11. I was trying hard to keep up as I’m one of the oldest in the class.
About halfway through the class, I wondered if I could finish, as the things we were doing were hard and repetitive. In an effort to shift my focus from “I can’t” to “I can,” I began to focus on the exercises, and I began to thank God for different things.
Thanksgiving always helps me adjust my attitude and get positive.
“Thank you, God, that your grace is sufficient for this class, thank you for abundant grace, thank you for amazing grace,” I continued as I took another breath and jogged a little slower.
God’s grace is something that enables us to do things that we ourselves cannot do on our own. His grace also is his presence in our lives that is always available to us to access at any given time in our lives.
The problem we face is we often try to do things in our own strength instead of depending on Him.
When Jesus came, a new season of grace became available.
Studying the word grace, I discovered that it is frequently referred to with some incredible adjectives.
Abundant grace, sufficient grace, riches of grace, confident grace, much grace and surpassing grace were some of the adjectives I found in the Bible about this power-packed word.
Romans 5:17 (NIV) says: “… how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one-man Jesus Christ.”
When we simply say, “God help me” in our everyday task at work or at home, His grace helps us rule over, instead of being under life’s circumstances.
II Corinthians 2:9 (NIV) states: “My grace is sufficient for you, my strength is made perfect in weakness.”
There have been days when I have thought I just cannot go another step. It is in those times, I’ve heard God say, “You can do this; my grace is sufficient.”
Grace is not earned; it is a gift.
I’ve received lots of gifts in my life, and with each one, I had the choice to open the present and use it or leave it unwrapped and unused.
II Corinthians 9:14 (NIV) talks about surpassing grace: “… because of the surpassing grace God has given you. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!”
Surpassing means incomparable or outstanding. That is the kind of gift God gives to each of us every day.
Hebrews 4:16 (NIV) says: “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
This scripture tells us that grace is not earned by good works. It is something God gives to us, even when we do not deserve it. We can always approach God with confidence because His character is rooted in love and forgiveness. God loves to help us.
His power is right here for you and me in family situations, at work, in relationships, with our kids, in health battles, being kind when others are not and even at a workout at the gym.
I have had to call on God’s grace for all the above-mentioned things in the recent months. God is right beside you and me, waiting to give us what we need to face where we are in life. Grace does not depend on how good you have or have not been, it is an amazing gift you open right now.
I finished the class that day and smiled as I walked out the door. God’s grace had helped me finish, and I even did a handstand at the end to celebrate!
God cares about the little things in life as well as the big things.
I challenge you to join me in thanking God for grace, opening the gift of grace and using it at work, the gym, at home and wherever you are.
Kathleen is a Hill Country writer, speaker and podcaster. She is passionate about helping people bring God into their everyday life. She can be reached at kathleenmaxwell1@gmail.com. Visit www.kathleenmaxwellrambie.com, themaxwellminutes.blogspot.com or kathleenmaxwellrambie.podbean.com.
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Sunday, September 27, 2020
Joyous Grace and Endless Peace-Fall Bible Study- Latest Newspaper Article
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What are you rooted in?
Newspaper columnist -copyright September 2020
We are living in some pretty crazy days right now in our world, with political unrest, the pandemic, financial uncertainty and things changing daily.It is in times like these that we need to let our roots sink deep, so we are secure.The word root means to become stable. It also means to establish deeply and firmly. So, what are your roots hanging on to right now? And are they roots that go deep and bring you strength and nourishment?
I believe everything is about relationship with God. No matter what we do in life, where we go, how we deal with things, God is right there with us to guide us and walk with us.
2020 has brought plenty of problems for many, as well as for our family. It has been a time when I have let my roots go deeper in His love for me and my trust in Him.
Colossians 2:6-7 instructs us in The Living Bible and says, “And now just as you trusted Christ to save you, trust Hm, too, for each day’s problems; live in vital union with Him. Let your roots grow down into Him and draw up nourishment from Him. See that you go on growing in the Lord, and become strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught. Let your lives overflow with joy and thanksgiving for all He has done.”
As we have looked at each problem we have faced, we have also made a practice of being thankful. We have so much to be thankful for in the midst of the challenges. Thanksgiving helps us see the possibilities instead of just focusing on the problems.
Actually, God’s heart is as we look to Him, we will be strengthened so much to overflowing with joy and thanks because thanksgiving changes us. It actually softens my heart and puts it in a better place. When we look to God, adversity can help us grow, and I always want to be growing in the Lord.
Ephesians 3:16-20 (TPT) says, “I pray that out of his glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge — that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.”
What a power-packed scripture! Let me encourage you to join me and read this passage slowly several times and let it wash over your heart. Think about the words. Meditate on them as I have and let your roots go deep in their meaning. We are instructed to rest in His great love as it gives us power to overcome.
I love the conclusion of this passage, as it reminds us that God is able to work things together for our good, and it is much more than we can picture. I am hanging on to that and letting my roots, which keep me focused and stable, sink into this truth.
I challenge you to let your roots go deep in His love so you will be stable and find strength.
Will you join me?
Kathleen Maxwell-Rambie
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
What are you rooted in?
What are you rooted in?
I believe everything is about relationship with God. No matter what we do in life, where we go, how we deal with things, God is right there with us to guide us and walk with us.
2020 has brought plenty of problems for many, as well as for our family. It has been a time when I have let my roots go deeper in His love for me and my trust in Him.
Colossians 2:6-7 instructs us in The Living Bible and says, “And now just as you trusted Christ to save you, trust Hm, too, for each day’s problems; live in vital union with Him. Let your roots grow down into Him and draw up nourishment from Him. See that you go on growing in the Lord, and become strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught. Let your lives overflow with joy and thanksgiving for all He has done.”
As we have looked at each problem we have faced, we have also made a practice of being thankful. We have so much to be thankful for in the midst of the challenges. Thanksgiving helps us see the possibilities instead of just focusing on the problems.
Actually, God’s heart is as we look to Him, we will be strengthened so much to overflowing with joy and thanks because thanksgiving changes us. It actually softens my heart and puts it in a better place. When we look to God, adversity can help us grow, and I always want to be growing in the Lord.
Ephesians 3:16-20 (TPT) says, “I pray that out of his glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge — that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.”
What a power-packed scripture! Let me encourage you to join me and read this passage slowly several times and let it wash over your heart. Think about the words. Meditate on them as I have and let your roots go deep in their meaning. We are instructed to rest in His great love as it gives us power to overcome.
I love the conclusion of this passage, as it reminds us that God is able to work things together for our good, and it is much more than we can picture. I am hanging on to that and letting my roots, which keep me focused and stable, sink into this truth.
I challenge you to let your roots go deep in His love so you will be stable and find strength.
Will you join me?
Kathleen is a Hill Country writer, speaker and podcaster. She is passionate about helping people bring God into their everyday life. She can be reached at kathleenmaxwell1@gmail.com. Visit www.kathleenmaxwellrambie.com, themaxwellminutes.blogspot.com or kathleenmaxwellrambie.podbean.com.
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