just told my friend that I felt God leading me into a season of rest. With so many things flying at me, my body is tired and needs to slow down. I even told her
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Category: Christian Living
Earth Keepers
Litter. Everywhere. Spoiling my view. Some were not earth keepers. My daily walk takes me through the back lots of several local businesses. Except for one, litter spoils the view of each. The first
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In a guest bedroom, filled with pictures and family treasures, sits an old straight-back chair with a woven seat. The rear legs show wear from decades of propping against Granny Beasley’s front porch wall. It
Read moreSo You Think You’re Tough?
I like to think I’m tough. Here’s how I know I’m not. The other day I was re-reading Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Farmer Boy. I love reading about these hardy pioneers. I mostly love to read
Read moreThe Crushing
I had read many papers, but the crushing she described stood out among the rest. Unfortunately, teachers don’t always know or get involved in the details of their students’ lives. And I hadn’t in hers.
Read moreWhy the Prayer to Redeem is So Important
The prayer for God to redeem may be the most important prayer we can pray. A long time ago, this word and concept drew me in. As I studied and prayed, I knew redemption included
Read moreMuscles Like a Porcupine
I forgot to grab the new devotional for us to read in the car. Instead of forfeiting our devotion time, I decided we would make up our own. I asked the boys if one of
Read moreA TIME FOR FORGIVENESS
IS FORGIVENESS WITHOUT FORGIVING POSSIBLE? A TIME FOR FORGIVENESS I’m looking back at the holidays. It is the day after Thanksgiving and Turkey broth is on the floor. I was in the fridge looking for
Read moreExtraordinary Vision
Have you made the choice to cultivate extraordinary spiritual vision? We learn how by observing the rock dove.
Read moreThe Forming of Patience
I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. -Psalm 40:1 NLT I didn’t enjoy the experience, but then again, the
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