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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
Posted in Still Learning
Tagged Christian, comfort, Encouragement, faith, family, God, Joy, learning, security
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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
True Worship
During a conversation with my Heavenly Father, I was reminded that we are all called to worship Him. Questions raced into my mind: “What is worship, really?” “How do I know that I’m worshipping Him in a way that is … Continue reading
Posted in Sharing my Walk, Uncategorized
Tagged faith, God, God's presence, Gratitude, Joy, love, worship
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Hope Returns
With my husband’s current medical issues, fear started overtaking hope. I know fear is not God’s plan for an abundant life. He gives us hope – always – in the life of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Understanding and trusting in … Continue reading
Posted in Sharing my Walk
Tagged anxiety, discouragement, faith, fear, God, Gratitude, hope, hopelessness, trust
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Today We Laughed!
Two weeks ago, on Saturday, February 10th, I took my husband of 46 ½ years to the emergency room after about three weeks of him not being able to get rid of a cough, tiredness, shortness of breath, and various … Continue reading
You’re Not Following My Directions!
“Hey, aren’t you going to get in the right lane, so you can turn onto the interstate?” My husband and I, after running a few errands, were going to eat lunch and I just knew the restaurant was “that” way. … Continue reading
Posted in Sharing my Walk
Tagged answers, blessings, confusion, faith, God, guidance, Heavenly Father, love, peace, prayer, questions, trust
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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
Posted in Still Learning, Uncategorized
Tagged Christian, faith, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, learning, prayer, trust, waiting
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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
Posted in Still Learning
Tagged answers, blessing, faith, Father, God's presence, kindness, love, mercy, pray
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Priceless
This is one of the 100 stories in my book, Today’s Joy, Tomorrow’s Hope, and I hope it blesses you during this Christmas season. Raising two sons, it was important to my husband and me that they had the … Continue reading
and God Answered
I’ve been talking with the Lord about an issue that I have absolutely no control over; seeking His guidance, asking for His loving mercy…and He kindly answered: I was reminded that only He knows the best answer and His timing … Continue reading
