“Are there any believers in your fellowship suffering great hardship and distress? Encourage them to pray! Are there happy, cheerful ones among you? Encourage them to sing out their praises! Are there any sick among you? Then ask the elders of the church to come and pray over the sick and […]
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I had the privilege of spending time with my friend, Brooke Donnelly Smith today at an Aglow meeting in Tampa, Florida. There were other amazing, godly women present and in this gathering of like-minded hearts, we experienced the presence of the Lord Jesus. Time spent with Jesus is always refreshing. […]
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Why Journal? Journalling is so time-consuming and I’m busy, you may be thinking. I’ve never considered myself a consistent prayer journalist. I’m more of a start one, remain at it for 6-12 months then quit. I’m not referring to a personal diary, rather a spiritual record of my heart condition […]
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World events, specifically the War in Israel that began October 7, 2023, have troubled me of late. Although I pray regularly for IDF, the hostages, and for the peace of Jerusalem, I find myself lapsing into worry over when more frequent violence will break out here in America. Not only […]
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I drip with sweat from every pore as I labor in my garden this summer, knowing that with every detoxifying droplet, I am creating a thing of beauty. Time in my vegetable and flower beds has produced (see how I did that?) thoughts on buds. Every plant has that beginning […]
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Hello blog readers! I apologize that it’s been four months since I’ve written anything. I appreciate seeing that readers have checked out posts from my library archive. That makes my heart happy, so thank you! What have I been up to? January through March are winter months here in North […]
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“The greatest thing that we can do at Christmas is bring each other to the manger and hold Him forever in our hearts.” I love this card because it sums up Christianity in one sentence. One sentence! Bring each other to the manger and stand there, holding hands in awe […]
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Twelve years ago on 11/23/2010 I dreamt an idyllic scene: soft white twinkle lights lending ambiance to a dusk setting of many tables set for dining. I am present as an attendant to help the Bride prepare for the wedding. The Bride doesn’t have a groom yet. In the first […]
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A few takeaways from ‘John, a layman’s look at the disciple Jesus loved’ by Don Potter. Every person interacts with Jesus differently and He manifests Himself uniquely to those of us who pursue Him.
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Has God ever thrown you a curve ball – an unexpected event that changed your life? I recount my husband and my recent relocation, how Abba brought a buyer to our doorstep on a house not listed and the results.
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