The Bookcase

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Why do we suddenly have a memory of something we can’t recall ever thinking about before?  It happened recently and had me on another writing adventure.   I grew up with many playmates, as my Mom and Dad were foster … Continued

The Gift of Choice

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Everything seems to go wrong when you feel weak and depressed. But when you choose to be cheerful, every day will bring you more and more joy and fullness. Proverbs 15:15 How are you feeling these days?  If your answer … Continued

My Hope…His Hope

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Hope continues to grow in my family. I mean literally. My mother’s maiden name is Hope. I have an ancestry of having a lot of hope in my family. Hope remains fresh, as a cousin and niece carry it as … Continued

Do We Have To Talk About Pain?

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Pain Physical, emotional, and mental pain. It’s not a subject I care to focus on but it’s a reality that we are surrounded by.  How many of us have it listed on our favorite past-time top 10?  It wouldn’t make my … Continued

Fish Out Of The Sun

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Are you catching anything? I asked the man who was in a small boat fishing along the bank of the lake. The fisherman replied…I’ve got one…as he continued to inform me where the fish were located throughout the body of … Continued

How To Measure Grace

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There are so many great men and women of faith in the Bible. David is one of them.  He encountered so many difficulties and was a mighty overcomer because of His relationship with God.  I could take a lot of … Continued

Authentic Humility

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Be free from pride-filled opinions, for they will only harm your cherished unity. Don’t allow self-promotion to hide in your hearts, but in authentic humility put others first and view others as more important than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 There are … Continued

Untangling My Thoughts

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Scattered brain… it’s an easy state of mind to get caught up in.  I’m not sure if the more you have on your plate creates the scatteredness or if the less you have to think about makes your mind wander … Continued

Be Happy

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There’s a story told of a beautiful little girl, who was 2 yrs old. One day while wearing a very serious look on her face, she glanced at her Nana and spoke these words….”I angee!” The sweet voice yet important … Continued

Do You Need Anything?

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How often do you forget to purchase something you need at the grocery store for the week? It doesn’t matter how many lists I make, typically something is left out. What can be a bit more frustrating is when I … Continued