“Here.” My daughter-in-law held out two packets. “I want you to have these.” Taking them, I read the labels on the nondescript envelopes. “Western North Carolina wildflower seeds. Wow! Thank you.” “I know how much
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Have you ever felt like your brain was so drained from a lack of stillness that you found yourself struggling to think, let alone speak? My wake-up call came this week, when I found myself
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Do your dreams and goals seem overwhelming because of fear and comparison? Mine sure have. For far too long I made the mistake of allowing the overwhelm to cripple me. I couldn’t grow confidently because
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Normally I like to Follow Rules The cashier took my five dollars, slid it into the metal cash box, and pointed to the handwritten sign. “This is a fragrance-free event.” Now evening, I hoped my
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First Frost I’ve waited for it almost twenty years. The crisp fall air begins to sneak in. Soon the grass slows down and doesn’t need mowing. And then the weather report says we will have
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January is a cold, cold month for many of us. It surrounds us with bitter regrets, barren dreams, and frozen ambitions. So to try to warm ourselves up and motivate us to push ahead we
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While having expectations may lead to disappointments, I have discovered that when I expect God to do great things, I am never disappointed.
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In August 2004, my family moved to a new town on the other side of the state. We located in a town halfway between the two construction jobs my husband was working. We were somewhat
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But He said to me, “My grace is enough for you. When you are weak, my power is made perfect in you.” So I am very happy to brag about my weaknesses. Then Christ’s power can
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