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Do Not Worry

Matthew 6:25-26 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at … Continue reading

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Rest

We have a new sunroom addition with the perfect place for me to sit and find rest. (Just for the record, it needs snow this time of the year). Just as last’s week post wasn’t your typical Christmas post, “Rest” … Continue reading

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But Mary Pondered…

A few years ago my daughter asked me what my favorite Christmas verse was. I hesitated in answering. Not because I didn’t know. But because it is not the typical Christmas verse. Luke 2:19 But Mary treasured up all these … Continue reading

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Passionate Grace

Happy Birthday Grace, though I know it’s a few days early. Amazing, intense, full of life, determined, energetic and passionate Grace. The force in which you fought for life in your early days in the NICU is now a force … Continue reading

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Giving Thanks

Fall is my favorite time of year and Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. For several reasons: Cool, crisp days Changing colors on the trees Celebrating family Calm before the busyness of Christmas Chance to reflect on the goodness in my … Continue reading

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Living in Fear

I’ve spent most of my life living in fear. Real, imagined and borrowed. The real: Crouching under the bed, scrunched in the corner as far away from the drunken belt as I can be. Fear of drowning when thrown into … Continue reading

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The Little Boy Next Door

Camden, Colson, Caiden and Christian, this post is for you. Remember the little boy behind your house that you would play with. Your mommy shared with me that she was sad when he moved away. She didn’t always feel that … Continue reading

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Striving

“Quit striving” was the admonishment I received from the Lord during my sabbitical. And I’ve been pondering it since. And you might be asking why I’m pondering vs. putting into practice. It’s because I am a slow processor. And I … Continue reading

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Unprayed Prayers

Do you have prayers that are never prayed. Fleeting thoughts that you never formulate? Those things that you think about and toss aside? I had one of those unprayed for prayers. I like using my own photos for this blog. But … Continue reading

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When God Answers a Mother’s Prayer

I talked about Christian over here when God called his name. I know however that it is one thing to pray for your child and have then admit their sin. It’s another when you see a change in heart. That … Continue reading

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