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Walking with Jesus
My husband and I were about to go to another doctor’s appointment and this one was with a thoracic surgeon. A growth was found in a CAT scan and this was the next course of action. The growth is behind … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, comfort, Encouragement, faith, family, God, Joy, learning, security
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A Joyfully Divine Reassurance
Okay, I know that serving my Heavenly Father is a privilege, not a chore, but still… Raised in the fifties, I was taught to be responsible, and all the sayings that went with that lesson were repeated reminders in my … Continue reading
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Tagged divine, family, gifts, Heavenly, Joy, kindness, love, mercy, reassurance, service, work
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Choose Joy
My friend and I talked on the phone this morning, and she told me of the Lord reminding her to pray for those in need, and to not forget to keep her joy in the Lord, knowing “He’s got this.” … Continue reading
Trusting in Our Father’s Care
I’ve been praying for our Heavenly Father to bless and comfort my aunt and her husband. He is ill and on hospice care and the two of them are facing some really hard times together. They’ve been married over fifty … Continue reading
The Answer that Never Fails
There are so many things I don’t know or understand, but of one thing I am certain. If I need an answer for myself or someone else, I always have an answer that never fails: “Take it to the Lord … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, faith, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, learning, prayer, trust, waiting
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Let the Day Unfold
Picture this: a pretty piece of folded cloth lies before you and you know there is something amazing folded inside. You have a choice: You might hastily tug, pull, and maybe rip the beautiful cloth (a treasure in its own … Continue reading
Can We Pray Wrong?
Many years ago, I told my mom that I hadn’t been feeling the presence of God. I longed to hear from Him, to be wrapped up in His loving presence. I prayed and prayed, and for a month or more, … Continue reading
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Tagged answers, blessing, faith, Father, God's presence, kindness, love, mercy, pray
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