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God’s Loving Answer
Once again, I am awed by God’s loving answer. During a conversation with my aunt, I realized how only our Heavenly Father knows the best and the perfect and the most timely and comforting answers of all. For many months … Continue reading
A Divine Hug, Not a Coincidence
This morning, during a conversation with the Lord, I took a concern to Him, feeling anxious. Immediately, the scripture about being anxious for nothing, but in everything giving thanks was ushered into my thoughts. Then, I was thanking Him for … Continue reading
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Just a…
Note: a wonderful post written by Dawn Paoletta at enthusiasticallydawn.com triggered a memory of this thought, written several years ago. (Thank you, Dawn!) My walk with the Lord is ongoing and I’m very thankful for each lesson and blessing God … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, Encouragement, faith, grace, Joy, love
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Today’s Blessings
Each day brings each own set of blessings. Today, I am thanking God that I live in a place that has four separate and very distinct seasons. Right now, I’m enjoying a rainy fall morning. I have an electric … Continue reading
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God’s Loving Filter
We are about to have a total eclipse. Everyone is being told to protect their eyes and their camera lens during the exciting event in order to fully appreciate the wonder of the moment. What if we took this filtering … Continue reading
Broken Dishwasher-Survival Guide
You just hung up the phone after being told that the repairman will not be able to come look at your broken dishwasher for at least a week. The tears are beginning to race down your face. Do not panic! … Continue reading
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Just A…
I can thankfully say I have almost deleted the words Ajust a@ from my everyday vocabulary. You know, when people ask what I do and the words, Ajust a secretary@ or Ajust a homemaker@ fall from self-negating lips. Even my innermost … Continue reading
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God is like that!
Sitting at my desk, I heard the door open and glanced up to see my friend, a fellow tenant in the office building, walking in. After visiting a few minutes, she commented, “You seem a little down today.” After sharing … Continue reading
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White Feathers
Psalm 91:4 He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler NKJV Part of the wonder of having a relationship with our Heavenly Father is that … Continue reading
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Be Gentle with Yourself
“Duh!”, “How Stupid!”, “Dummy!” No, these are not the words of a mom who won’t be voted Mother of the Year, nor are they the words of a teacher who doesn’t like children at all. These words are the words … Continue reading
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