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GIVE ME STRENGTH
At the age of 39, my mother stood beside my father’s casket and prayed, “Give me strength.” A massive heart attack claimed his life at 46 years old. Mother was now a widow and a single parent with three children and a grandbaby to raise. My Dad was a Baptist minister,...
GOD LOVES ME!
I often wonder how I ever got anything done before I retired! I stay so busy now that I cannot imagine working a full-time job in my schedule. So when I was praying about what to write this month, my mind would drift off to the many things I thought I “should” be...
LOVING WHEN IT’S HARD
Difficult people are all around us. The coworker who is willing to do anything to get ahead. The family members who always seem to be critiquing your parenting skills and offering "suggestions" for improvement. The child who knows exactly how to push your buttons to...
Beautiful Life
A few days ago, I was cleaning in the kitchen, and a new song came on. I LOVED IT. By loved it, I mean I set it on repeat and listened to it for no less than 30 minutes straight while I danced and bounced my precious new baby. The whole song was great, but the chorus...
Through the Waters
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you." Isaiah 43:2a I love the Book of Isaiah; Chapter 43 is a particular favorite. The imagery plays like a movie reel in my mind as God, through the words of His prophet, expresses His love for and protection over...
Chance Encounter
Sitting by a window on the cruise ship, I watch the waves rolling in and out, really procrastinating on finishing reading the book that has stepped on more than one nerve of mine. I know it was really because it was making me accountable for a few things that I did...
WHAT IT COST
WHAT IT COST Over the years, I have often reflected on what it cost Jesus to redeem us, and I am reminded of the unimaginable torture He endured on the day that He went to the Cross. Words that come to my mind to describe His cost are pain, grief, loneliness, sadness,...
The Greatest Servant
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.“ ~ Mark 10:45 If we are honest, most of us would rather be served than to serve. Our flesh loves to be served; it makes us feel good. It makes us feel special...
Holy in an Unholy World
Holy in an Unholy World Getting a fresh taste of God's word fills and thrills my soul. Every year, I enjoy reading from a different translation as I travel from beginning to end. This year, I chose the Day-by-Day Chronological Bible. It highlights how God has written...
Is God in the Details?
What a beautiful, warm, and sunny day! I can't wait for spring. It is officially twelve days away, but you would assume that with today's weather, we were already there. It is my favorite time of the year. My pink saucer magnolia tree is in full bloom. It was rainy...
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