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Tag Archives: joy
Harmonizing
December 1st was the first Sunday of Advent. It is officially time to sing Christmas music in church, one of my favorite times on the church calendar. I memorized the melody as soon as I could sing the lyrics to … Continue reading
Posted in reflections, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged alto, bass, blessings, choir, Christmas music, courage, desiring God, faith, God's help, God's plan, growth, Hope, Jesus, joy, learning, Mr. Myren, Peace, Psalm 108:3-4, Psalm 95:1-2 & 6-7, soprano, struggles, tenor, trust
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Bumps, bruises, and stories
As a substitute teacher I filled many shoes, including P.E. teacher, one of my favorite classes to teach. During one particular windy March day, I was teaching soccer to a class of sixth grade girls with whom I had built … Continue reading
Mathematics
Years ago I was involved with a Bible study led by a wonderful woman and friend who had a powerful prayer life. When a challenge would arise that warranted extra prayer I would teasingly say, “Maggie, when you pray I … Continue reading
Posted in maturing in Christ, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged blessings, desiring God, encouragement, Ephesians 2:19-22, Ephesians 2:4-5, Ephesians 2:8-10, faith, faith journey, grace, growth, Hope, Isaiah 43:4, Jesus, john 3:16, joy, life, love, multiple children, promises of god, romans 5:8
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I have, I do, and I will
True faith goes into operation when there are no answers. ~Elisabeth Elliot We’ve been studying Hebrews for the past few weeks in church, one of my favorite books in the New Testament. It contains many of the verses I have … Continue reading
Posted in maturing in Christ, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged blessings, choices, courage, desiring God, faith, faith journey, God's help, God's plan, grace, growth, Hebrews 10:19, Hebrews 10:21, Hebrews 10:25, Hebrews 10:35-38b, Hebrews 10:39, Hebrews 12: 28-29, Hebrews 12:1-3, Hebrews 13:20-21, Hebrews 1:10-11, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 6:18b-19, Hebrews 7:18, Hebrews 7:24-25, Hope, joy, learning, mercy, perseverance, prayer, struggles, trust
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kicked in the . . .
I was talking with a young man who is struggling in the last few weeks. I was feeling frustrated, since to me, the answers were easy to find. I challenged him that there would be natural consequences if things weren’t … Continue reading
Posted in growing pains, maturing in Christ, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged 1 Corinthians 2:9, choices, control, courage, desiring God, faith, God's plan, growth, Job 38-42, joy, learning, loss, perseverance, struggles, teachable
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Something’s happening here
I have been trying to think of things to write about all week. Sometimes a thought will come to mind and I will tuck it away for later, only when later comes the idea is gone. I have been feeling … Continue reading
Posted in growing pains, maturing in Christ
Tagged blessings, changes, choices, desiring God, emptiness, faith, faith journey, God's help, grace, Hope, Jesus, joy, learning, pain, quiet, struggles
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