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Tag Archives: love
Coaches
I love to watch sports movies, especially the underdog story. Two of my favorites are Necessary Roughness (1991) and Facing the Giants (2006). In each movie the team needs direction and wisdom to succeed. Their coach is the one who … Continue reading
Somewhere in the world…
In the first year or so after my fiancé and I broke up I often wondered if there would ever be a future husband for me. During that same season I heard the song Somewhere in the World, by Wayne … Continue reading
The little things are the best things
Last night my favorite blond son messaged me and shared a tender part of his heart with me. I am guarding what he shared with lots of love and prayers for him. I am very honored that he would share … Continue reading
While I am waiting
Life can be pretty messed up some times. I will take steps forward with something and then all of a sudden, someone comes and says, “HEY! That’s not the way I wanted you to do that!” Now here I am … Continue reading
Posted in growing pains, maturing in Christ, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged brokenness, faith, forgiveness, grace, hard things, healing, love, Precious persons, Psalm 27:14, time, waiting
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Open, close, in, out
One of my high school classmates celebrated her fiftieth birthday this week. She wrote a thoughtful and reflective post on social media, including a bittersweet memory of the loss of a junior high classmate. Many of those we went to … 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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All of it
When my sons were young, my life seemed to revolve around the home. I loved caring for our house, cleaning, making meals, and most of all, building into the lives and hearts of my boys. Slowly the enemy began to … Continue reading
Empty chairs
This year has brought a lot of goodbyes for the people in my circle. As the holidays have gone by, I have thought about all the empty chairs around the table. Grandparents, spouses, and siblings, no longer present to share … Continue reading
Posted in growing pains, maturing in Christ, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged choices, desiring God, Ephesians 8:26, faith, faith journey, God's help, Hope, Isaiah 43:4, learning, love, mercy, trust
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Returning the favor
The older I get the more I see people trying to live their lives by being independent and self-reliant. The perspective being that it is better to trust only yourself when it comes to accomplishing something, instead of looking to … Continue reading
Salty words
While eating my lunch today, I overheard a conversation that broke my heart. A group of friends were discussing youth groups and church attendance, when one of them said, “I quit going to church in ninth grade, when my youth … Continue reading