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Let Freedom Ring
When I was in elementary school, we began our day by saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and...
When Children Pray
I love it when my grandsons come to visit. Their joy for life and energy always breathe new life into my soul. But the most special part of the day is when I pray with them before bed. Their ages are two and a half and six and a half. I always start the prayers, and...
Sea of Doubt; Waves of Mercy
I want to talk about something very real—something I think every believer faces but doesn't always admit, and that's doubting God's grace and mercy when life feels uncertain. There are moments when we're in the middle of a storm—emotionally, spiritually, financially,...
Goldfish to Gospel
My toddler is at an age where he KNOWS what he wants, and he can almost talk enough to get his point across most of the time. He is quite opinionated and very loud about those opinions. The other day, we were eating dinner, and he was sitting in his high chair,...
No Time for Regret
Thankfully, I have a good friend who is also a counselor. Several years ago, I watched as she settled back into her chair, crossed one leg over the other, and propped nonchalantly on an elbow. Her demeanor always calmed my soul, and my soul needed calming. I perched...
TRUST
The time was here to say goodbye, not wanting to let go of her, I knew I had to be strong and release her from my grip. Watching her walk into the airport, knowing this would be the last time I would see her in person for at least 10 months, as she was flying back to...
Gray Areas
Gray Area: An ill-defined situation or field that doesn’t readily fit into a category or existing set of rules. ⁃ Oxford Language We’ve all encountered a “gray area” or “waiting for God’s timing” at least once in our lives. These terms often make us restless, waiting...
Fellowship
Fellowship. It’s more than just a social interaction; it’s a bond built on shared faith and a love for God! It’s our spiritual connection with one another through our faith in Jesus Christ. The word fellowship, according to Merriam–Webster, is companionship, company,...
I Am Persuaded
Do you have a favorite Bible scripture, a "go-to" passage that brings peace in any situation? I was encouraged to choose a "life verse" as a young adult. A life verse is a small passage from the Bible that you decide to be your favorite; it is the one that you commit...
God’s Grace is Not a Vending Machine
The other night, a friend and I talked about a vending machine business. He had done a lot of research about how this type of business works. During our conversation, I commented on writing a blog this month. As a joke, he told AI to write a blog on how vending...
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