Cultivating Your Week as You Would a Garden
When we treat our work week like we would tend a garden, we stay in the details, and eventually, we […]
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My Hearts’s Cry
Praying for Friends Undergoing a Refining Process
In the Bible, trials are likened to a refining process. It’s hard to see our friend or loved one going
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How to Show Mercy Through Neighborly Acts
Most of us understand the importance of being good neighbors. We relish the opportunity to connect with those living closest
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Teach with Humility
Our attitude as we teach either helps or hinders our message. What is it like to be humble and make others significant? One way is by listening, being flexible enough to care for needs when they arise, and addressing them more than getting through a lesson. And if need be, stay longer to meet that need.
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Benefits of Reading the Bible Aloud
Family members’ actions and words can change a home’s environment. A peaceful household can have a tremendous impact on the
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School Choice
Parents have options when it comes to school choice, to select the best fit for their family’s educational needs. Choosing
A Sweet Smelling Aroma
As I woke up during a retreat, I was greeted by a pleasant fragrance wafting around the room. It was
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Pride
June is recognized globally as Pride Month, but what if Christians used this month to reflect on and address issues
Gloomy Room
A gloomy room has a dark, dismal feeling to it. You don’t feel joyful, and even the air feels heavy.
The Candle Story
In Southern California, sometimes the power companies turn the power off for thousands of customers if so much as a
Praying with Training Wheels
Many devotional books teach a Christian nugget of truth, share a couple of scriptures and end with a prayer. These
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Forgive and move on
Americans are stuck in a major blame game, refusing to take responsibility for their part in the nationwide mess. Blaming
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Lessons from Air-travel
Did I forget Something? Before my trip, I was busy with activity trying to do laundry and gather belongings to
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Coming Home from Vacation
Vacations for our family have been our way of spending time with family who have moved away. Every once in
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Praying for friends: Holding hands during difficult times.
This is not a time of rejoicing in America nor is it a time of rejoicing around the world. Times
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Housework Automations
Housework automations make the household run smoothly. Yes our housework is largely automated because we use machines that basically do
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Walk Humbly with Your God
A Hawaiian vacation would have been so nice. I had planned to be there this very day. But it was
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Care to Share?
Last month one of my blog posts was rejected by Facebook due to the picture I used and content. “Ads
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
Why You Haven’t Seen Me.
One year ago, I published my last blog post. I was beginning to experience a daily decrease in energy. I
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Stop Worrying
This morning as I watched the sunrise, I was all bundled up in a cozy blanket. I warmed my hands
Forgivness
Recently I’ve had a disagreement with the leadership at my church. I have asked for and received my Pastor’s permission
Tender Shoots
Today I was looking at the seeds my daughter and I planted a week ago. A thankful heart welled up
Overindulgence
I’m reading the “Made to Crave” devotional book because I need some encouragement to start eating right again. Recently I
A Coffee Break Update
So it has been a month already since I’ve had no coffee or tea with caffeine in it. This was
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Why Meditate?
Meditation is such a hot word these days. But did you know, in the Bible, it’s been a hot word
Crime
Recently it seems I have been so close to crime happening. I had gone to the bank and withdrawn a
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
The Excessiveness of the World
It seems everything is excessive now. Too much. Too big. It’s very overwhelming. Sports, holidays, shopping, and education all seem
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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
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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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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Trusting God in Your Commitments: A Path to Peace
Commitments seem great when we make them. We are excited about opportunities to be a part of something but can
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