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Moving, Falling, Rising Up
For several years, my sister Edna has felt that she needed to downsize and sell her home, which had a big yard to mow. She had prayed to find a location in development with community-friendly neighbors and a minimal yard. After searching for several years with the...
This World is Not My Home
Though I was born in the big city of Tucson, Arizona, I now reside in a small town in North Alabama. I remember what it felt like when I had to say goodbye to my childhood surroundings. I still remember the familiarity of comfort and the discomfort of a move to a new...
Confusion vs Peace
Confusion means being bewildered and unclear in your mind about something going on in your life. It means being distracted, agitated, and lacking clarity. Have you ever had a situation in your life where you had no idea what to do? Confusion will divide you from God’s...
BE STILL IN THE SHADOW
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty, I will say to the Lord, my Refuge and my Fortress, My God in whom I trust. Psalm 91:1-2 Blessed are those who take refuge up Him. Can I get an amen? These last few months have been...
Hospitals, Hotels, & Home
On the morning of April 15, 2024, I got a call. My eighty-five-year-old Mother had taken a fall. That fall resulted in a broken hip and many bruises, which caused her anguish and much pain. The following day, she had surgery to repair her broken bones. Plates, rods,...
Heart Poisoning
Recently, I had a small reunion of former co-workers at my home. The visit was delightful, and old times were the topic of conversation. The night seemed magical until one friend started feeling unwell. She attributed it to her acid reflux, but I thought maybe she had...
Doing Something About Safety
I felt tears fill my eyes as I shook my head in disbelief. "How could anyone do such a thing? Evil; pure evil!" I thought. That week, the news was filled with horrific acts of violence, rape, and murder. The victims' ages spanned a broad spectrum, from little girls to...
KEEP SWIMMING
Welcome our friend and guest blogger, Angie Conn Hotalen, to the Lean into Jesus Ministries blog space! Last week, Angie shared the following on social media: Her sweet sister, Jennifer, went home to be with Jesus in 2022, and her Mom passed in 2023. Angie beautifully...
Under Fire
Under Fire Let’s face it—life is hard! Whether you are 15 or 105, the struggles we all encounter will sometimes be overwhelming. From physical to spiritual, we are not immune from enduring them, but we do have instructions on how to overcome them. Jesus says in John...
IMPACT DAY
"Today will definitely be an impact day!" The morning news meteorologist wore a serious "game face" and pled to grab viewers' attention. Tornado season brings its share of severe weather to Alabama, so it is prudent to pay attention to weather forecasts and plan...
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