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Monthly Archives: November 2014
I declare
As a new believer, I found myself listening to Christian music with an intensity and hunger. The words were like a salve over my brokenness and regret and they encouraged me to know someone else felt the same way I … Continue reading
Lights
‘Tis the Season for lights to shine brightly on trees, trimming houses, shining through windows at night. I love the imagery as it reminds us of the Star of David that shone on Bethlehem so many years ago, beckoning a … Continue reading
Posted in reflections, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged Christmas, light of the world, Lights, rend collective
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Enduring
I sat at our Thanksgiving table yesterday with my husband, sons, and father-in-law, eating until our stomach were full, enjoying the company, the teasing jokes, the conversation. It was a good day. I starting thinking of those who don’t have … Continue reading
The Root
The news stations and news feeds of our media have been flooded with commentaries, perspectives, and emotionally charged images from Ferguson, Missouri. Once again, race has taken the forefront. If true to form, the topic will grow tired and worn … Continue reading
Posted in growing pains, reflections, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged choices, ephesians 4:31-32, ferguson, God's plan, healing, heart issues, jeremiah 17:9, roots
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Grateful Responsibility
This year is the first year we will not be spending Thanksgiving gathered around a table with multiple family members to give thanks. I will miss tossing rolls to my brother across the table or listening to the silly giggles … Continue reading
Posted in growing pains, reflections, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged family, friends, homelessness, memories, thanksgiving
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Teaching
Today’s world is full of stories that stem from one person’s hatred for another. It could be their nationality, religious choices, sexual preferences, even the way a person voted that can trigger another person to hate. Why?? We may know … Continue reading
Posted in growing pains, reflections, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged 1 Corinthinans 12:31, hate, Jesus, lessons, love, Matthew 5:21-24, South Pacific, teaching
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Mulligans
I strive to not have regrets. I don’t mean living with a “take it or leave it” attitude, I mean living with care and striving to live with kindness. I don’t always succeed. Sometimes I fall flat on my face … Continue reading
Posted in reflections, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged do over, grace, James 4:6, mulligans, regrets
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