Alone or with God
One morning while reading and journaling, I saw a shadowy thing go by. I thought, “hummm, that’s weird. Wonder what […]
God’s Word to us
Do What is Right
Doing What is Right seems difficult after summer’s break. But September is here and although I love the special treats
Our Spouse’s Weaknesses.
We really love each other! However, as you know, individual weaknesses affect our marriage. Sometimes I feel stuck because my
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Fresh Start
I start my week by bringing my concerns to God. This particular week I was weighed down with remembering what
A Turn in the Road
Weekly, I drive past a place in the road where my son drove his first car off a 50 foot
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When God Calls You to Stop.
Earlier this year God called me to stop working on our house. Our goal is to move. To do that
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Garden Rescue
A few days after I posted Our Garden Failed, a friend presented me with a bag of his home grown tomatoes. I
Letting Go
I have major control issues. One of those areas is finance. I pay the bills each month. I set up
Enjoying Summer
It is a new season full of new opportunities! July is the only full month off school. It will get
Discouragment
I have heard so much discouragement lately and honestly, I’ve been discouraged too. I have been sick for the last
What I am not praying about?
Sometimes I wonder about what I’m not praying about! It seems like my daily prayers are so narrow and hit
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Forgivness
Recently I’ve had a disagreement with the leadership at my church. I have asked for and received my Pastor’s permission
Planting Seeds
Recently I’ve had many teaching opportunities. I am very thankful for them. God is always faithful to give me a
Why Meditate?
Meditation is such a hot word these days. But did you know, in the Bible, it’s been a hot word
The Distraction of Devices
Electronic Devices are spellbinding some days. There is work to be done using them. Like typing a blog. But there
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New Steps of Faith
Today, I am feeling that nothing I do is good enough. Where did my self-confidence go? Every time I try
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What is my Goal?
What is my goal? That’s how I’m feeling. I am a housewife but I barely fit in everything I need
She’s Growing Up
My daughter is growing up. She just celebrated her 9th birthday. That’s halfway to adulthood. And if I remember right
Broken Plate
A couple of days ago my daughter was doing dishes with me. When she went to put the last plate
A Busy Mind
I am praying and my mind has wondered off several times. I’m thinking about what I need to get done
Helping a Family in Need
I have been feeling guilty (or convicted) for not helping a family I know who is in need. They are
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My Words
I’m taking care of the family you have entrusted to me. It’s no easy task, Lord! But thank you for
Be Still
I am trying to “Be still and know you are God.” I sit there knowing we are both waiting for
Crunched For Time
It’s the end of the week, Lord. I give you this moment. It’s not much. For my days have been
The Quiet after the Storm
I am feeling empty and quiet. I’ve been busy for months and now those obligations are over. This holiday season
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Remembering Him
Here I stand before a new year, oh Lord. Please let me remember you are close by and I can
No Words Required
You know my thoughts and actions. I’m so glad I don’t have to explain them to you. If I were
Relationships at Home
It saddens me to see my family members picking on each other. The younger antagonizes the other members of the
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Good Friends
Jesus, sometimes I don’t feel like I’m enough. My friend thinks I’m a really good friend. She commented that she
New Neighbors
Precious one, do not fear what you do not know. I am always at work around you. Rest assured, I have made this change for a reason. You may never know the purpose. Remember though that you are my beloved. I will take good care of you all the days of your life. You are my concern and I will love you always.
What do I have to Give?
Jesus, I know you intend to flow through me. But sometimes I feel I’m not a very good vessel to
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