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The Gift Of Receiving
Untangling The Beauty
“Oh, what a tangled web we weave…” [Sir Walter Scott, Marmion, A Tale of Flodden Field] Growing up in the 60’s and 70’s, having very long and very straight hair was very […]
The Uneducated Disciple
It’s a label that I have worn for a long time. Because I did not extend my education beyond high school, I have lived with the stigma that I am “less than […]
What I Wish I Would Have Said…
Even though we are in a digital age of research where it is much easier for me to trace my family’s genealogy, I have spent very little time looking into my heritage. […]
I’m Positive I’m Negative
Not something that I want to be– so let me explain. I am a creature of habit.I like routine.I am most comfortable when living a calm, simple life. While this is certainly […]
First, You Pray
In my early years of adulthood I learned an important truth about prayer. When our family moved just before my senior year of high school, a new chapter of my life began. […]
Jesus In The Daily
When my husband and I started dating, we were seniors in high school. He was a pastor’s son who was serious about his faith, and on our first date asked me to […]
Finding the God of the Bible
“The heavens declare the glory of God,and the expanse proclaims the work of his hands.” Psalm 19:1 The sun is shining and the result is glistening snow that is a spectacular display of […]
Finding Your Focus
“I’m not a procrastinator!” In an effort to keep him from putting things off, my funny guy loves to say this every time I ask him to do a task for me. […]
“Jesus Is Lord”
“Take the Name of Jesus with you,Child of sorrow and of woe,It will joy and comfort give you;Take it then, where’er you go.Refrain:Precious Name, oh, how sweet!Hope of earth and joy of […]
If I’m Not Dead, You’re Not Done
… and this life is not my own. This day is a gift. I’m guessing that many times you have heard, thought, and quite possibly have said those very words. While most […]
Tossing the Scale
The battle of the mind is a fierce one that is not easily won. What I tell myself when no one is looking can–and will shape the person that I am becoming. […]
Through The Lens of Scripture
Despite the fact that cataract surgery is one of the safest and most commonly performed surgeries, I had more trepidation than I thought I would. It’s safe to say that vision problems […]
When You’ve Lost Perspective
I lost something the other day. Disappointed in myself, I knew instantly that there would be no way I could ever get it back. The most frustrating part–I knew where it would […]
Hey, Jude
Before she was even two years old, our granddaughter would entertain us with the words to this song: “Hey Jude, don’t make it bad.Take a sad song and make it better.” You’re […]
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