God in His great love for us doesn’t dust off our old hearts or patch it with Band-aids, He creates, makes something new that never existed before—a new heart.
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Dog on a Foot
Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught. Luke 10:39 NLT Of all the stores my grandfather delivered ice cream to, one held a special place in my heart—even as
Read moreThe Winds of Time
Wind comes in many strengths, forms, and speeds – some good, some not so good. A few years ago, my husband and I were traveling to vacation in Yellowstone Park in Wyoming. Driving north from
Read moreIntentional Timing
Time is a funny thing. All of us get a full 24-hours everyday, but sometimes we get a lot accomplished in those 24-hours, and other times, the day blows by before we realize it. So
Read more3 Secrets to Getting More Hours in Your Day
Overcoming Time Thieves If you often find yourself saying, “I’m too busy”, I like you! You remind me of me, before I learned how to overcome those nasty time thieves. Here are 3 secrets to
Read moreTime No More
How are you living each day? Do the winds of time blow around you without even a thought from you about it or do you feel it press against you to the point it motivates you to action?
Read moreAge Doesn’t Matter
Even in old age they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green. Psalm 92:14 NLT The winds of time blow swiftly—sometimes more so than I want them to. I couldn’t imagine what
Read moreWhen It’s Okay to Criticize
In his famous devotional booklet My Utmost for His Highest, author Oswald Chambers tells us when it’s okay to criticize: NEVER. Ouch! I yield far too often to this habit, mostly in my thoughts. But Mr. Chamber’s words encourage
Read moreOld Truck, New Nature. Out with the Old, In with the New.
Out with the Old . . . Bev looked at her son and smiled. “You’re five years old today, J.T. You’re getting so old.” J.T. melted into a puddle of tears. “My goodness, son. What’s
Read moreLoving Like Jesus
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 ESV The way medical staff treated dying people appalled her—and she decided to do something about it. Dame
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