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If you’re happy and you know it . . .
I had the day off yesterday. I spent it working at home, doing household chores and tasks that needed to be caught up. Having made my To-Do list, I began with collecting laundry, changing the sheets, cleaning the bathroom. You … Continue reading
Posted in maturing in Christ, reflections
Tagged blessings, contentment, desiring God, encouragement, faith, faith journey, growth, habits, harmonies, healing, Hope, hymns, I sing because I'm happy, joy, Psalm 46:10, rest, singing and humming
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Benedictions
Growing up, the pastor would give a benediction at the end of the weekly church service. I didn’t know at the time that is was from Numbers 6:24-26, I just knew it was poetic, encouraging and felt a lot like … Continue reading
Posted in reflections, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged benediction, blessings, choices, courage, desiring God, encouragement, faith, faith journey, family, God's help, grace, growth, letting go, life, mercy, Numbers 24, perseverance, prayer, trust
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Missing lessons
I've managed to read two books this week- it's been quite some time since I was able to read like this. The second book I read was Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle Melton. It is gritty, powerful, and insightful to … Continue reading
Posted in growing pains, maturing in Christ, reflections
Tagged choices, Colossians 1:10, desiring God, faith, faith journey, genesis 22, growth, learning, mercy, prayer, trust
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The deeper yes
After counseling I thought I would be “better”- better at recognizing my emotions, recognizing my triggers, and better at knowing when I was falling into old habits and routines. Now most days, I believe I am “better.” I have a … Continue reading
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Tagged blessings, choices, desiring God, encouragement, faith, faith journey, God's help, grace, growth, learning, life, present over perfect, teachable, trust, yes
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Gardening
This morning I weeded in my garden. It’s been a couple weeks and we’ve had some rain so my weeds were very tall. I pulled, hoed, and cultivated the soil around the plants so that my vegetables will get water … Continue reading
unknown
The unknown carries with it a sense of wonder, dread, fear, and excitement. The contents of a gift box can bring with it anticipation for the receiver. Waiting for the results of medical testing however, can bring worry and anxiety. As believers … Continue reading
what should you be?
But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. Since everything will … Continue reading
Pain and God
Pain shows up in different ways for each person. It can be physically, emotionally, mentally or spiritually. When it comes into the lives of loved ones we pray, talk, and encourage each other to lean on God’s wisdom when … Continue reading
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Tagged broken & prickly people, desiring God, faith journey, growth, healing, Hope, prayer, trust
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