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A Fun Time
Last night, as a family, we roasted hot dogs & marshmallows. Just us. Usually, we do those things when we have company. It was a joy to simply do it by ourselves. It showed the children that they are special enough to do this when we don't have company, when we...
Words of Encouragement– Part Two
Recently I was following a story of a young girl, 12 years old, who lives in my hometown, and who was diagnosed with cancer about 1 1/2 years ago. Sadly, her mother died of cancer two years ago. She has two brothers. I was interested in the story because this family...
Words of Encouragement– Part One
I found this quote in someone else's blog and had to share it: It is palpably clear and emphatically true that all that occurs in the Lord’s government of His people conspires for, and works out, and results in, their highest happiness and their greatest good. The...
Freedom to Follow
As I reflect on the life of Jesus, I realize that he never coerced anyone to follow him. He called, implored, asked,...but didn't use brute force. His ways were gentle. Ladies, how would you feel if you were pushed into a corner (figuratively or physically) and told...
So Glad it’s Spring!
In The Great Divorce, C.S. Lewis writes that, in heaven, the grass itself seems to be alive. The "ghosts" (those just up from hell) can't step on the grass without hurting their feet, while the "solid people" who've been in heaven for a while, can walk on the grass...
God is Faithful
Incase you've ever wondered... God IS Real. Incase you've ever asked... God IS Faithful. Incase you've ever questioned... God IS Sovereign. Incase... you're sitting on the fence, incase you're not sure...incase you're in a season of wondering and doubt... God IS...
A Tough Week
It's been a tough week. I'm holding onto two verses: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 See I have engraved you on the palms of my hands. Isaiah 49:16
Is Pride the Apex? What Defines You?
Sunday's sermon was delivered by a guest speaker (a prof from Wheaton). Below I recap the message. The theme verse: ...perfect love casts out fear... I John 4:18. He started off by saying that some people believe pride is at the top of the pyramid apex of sin. The...
Be Real
I've come to a point where I'm ready to say and do whatever needs to be said and done.... No more worrying about what people will think, or say, or do about it. I've learned this lesson the hard way. After many mistakes, things not said or not done-- I'm not going...
A Safe Place… God IS
"For you have been a shelter for me, a strong tower from the enemy. I will abide in Your tabernacle forever; I will trust in the shelter of Your wings." Psalm 61: 3-4 Just recently, a friend shared with me that she had a safe place to go to share her struggles,...
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