A word picture captured my imagination. My name – His throne!! What an incredible gift, the gift of prayer! And it is a gift we can receive and a gift we also give…
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I wanted our children to stay children as long as possible. Being a mom with young children was a role I enjoyed. But childhood is the very time we…
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As you evaluate the values you want your child to have as an adult, is being respectful and showing mercy to those who are elderly …
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As a teacher, I have learned through the years that our natural tendency when dealing with children is to raise our voice above the noise so…
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I may never be called to give my life for a friend physically, but I am called to put my friend’s needs before my own needs at times…
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Laughter is a gift that leads me to a grateful heart, a joyful heart. Often laughter helps me see the fun in life or the silliness in our…
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September 1st is looming. At 8 AM those registered and those registering will gather to begin an event. Money will be raised for MS research. Participants …
“We live our lives as if it’s all about me, it’s all about me”. What does that mean? What does that look like? When we are thinking it is all about me, we might sound…
Zephaniah prophesied during the reform of King Josiah who brought spiritual revival to Judah after a long reign of evil. He pronounced …
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My mother informed me one day as she was telling stories about my childhood, “Your kindergarten teacher tirelessly encouraged you to rework your…
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It is 3 AM right now. I cannot sleep. I toss and turn and silently pray, “Dear Lord please clear my thoughts and let me fall back to sleep”. It doesn’t …
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As I write this, my multiple sclerosis is causing some balance difficulties. My doctors are working with me to figure things out. MS is as unique…
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As a young mom, it was important to me that our children learn about the God I was growing to know. Volunteering at our church gave me plenty of…
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As a young mom, it was important to me that our children learn about the God I was growing to know. Volunteering at our church gave me plenty of…
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Peaceful – balanced – steady – consistent. These are the words that help me operate comfortably. But this week, these words seem to be buried…
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“If you can’t say something nice don’t say anything at all.” How many of us heard this admonishment from our mothers? It was a common…
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This is a familiar verse. The Holy Spirit has etched it on my mind this week. From Scripture, and from personal experience through the years, I believe…
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“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is fairest of them all?” You probably remember this famous quote from the movie, SNOW WHITE. The character…
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Now retired, I have taken up a hobby – painting. A dear friend of mine alerted me to check out a Christian artist’s website where he posts pictures of his beautiful…
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I smile as I remember my mom walking into the playroom and asking, “Who was in the freezer and forgot to close the door tight?” I picture myself, years…
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