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Tag Archives: prayer
Warrior queens
In this age of social distancing, it can make it difficult to get together in a small group and complete a Bible study. At least that’s what I thought. Enter YouVersion Bible app. I have been able to participate in … Continue reading
Posted in Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged blessings, choices, courage, desiring God, encouragement, faith, faith journey, growth, Hebrews 10:25, Hebrews 4:12, joy, learning, mercy, prayer, Psalm 46:1, trust, Warrior Queens
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Lingerie
Years ago, the husband of a friend of mine would buy lingerie for her from an intimates boutique. It was obvious when he gave the gift to her, that he had spent time, thought, and felt a deep love and … Continue reading
Posted in maturing in Christ, reflections, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged 1 Corinthians 2:9, 2 Corinthians 4:18, blessings, choices, desiring God, Deuteronomy 4:9, encouragement, energy, faith, faith journey, God's help, God's plan, grace, growth, Hebrews 13:5, Hope, Isaiah 33:6, Jesus, learning, life, lingerie, Luke 12:34, marriage, matthew 12:34, Matthew 6:22, mercy, perseverance, prayer, Proverbs 23:19, Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 4:7, Romans 8:38-39, struggles, teachable, time, treasures, trust
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Oh for Pete’s sake
One of the last messages I heard at my church before I moved to Nebraska was on the passage in Luke 5:1-11. My pastor focused on the response Peter gave to Jesus when he was told to put down his … Continue reading
What it looks like
For the past few months I have been reflecting on what love looks like in my life. It has been a challenge to see things from other eyes and hearts, in the end, I understand more. I am also broken-hearted … Continue reading
Splinters
The weather has been fluctuating here in southeastern Nebraska. I’ve worn shorts and been barefoot during a sunny, 70 degree day only to scrap snow and ice off my windshield the following morning. Welcome to March. Each morning I have … Continue reading
Posted in maturing in Christ, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged 1 John 1:9, blessings, choices, encouragement, faith, faith journey, forgiveness, growth, healing, Hope, infection, learning, lies, life and death, mercy, prayer, splinters, teachable
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Carrots and parsnips
The idea of dangling carrots in front of stubborn horses or donkeys has been around for centuries. It’s a simple idea, take a stick with a piece of string, fishing line, etc. and tie the carrot so that it is … Continue reading
Posted in maturing in Christ, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, blessings, carrots and parsnips, cut the strings, desiring God, Deuteronomy 6:16, Deuteronomy 8:3, Ephesians 6:10-11, faith journey, God's help, growth, James 4:7, learning, Matthew 4, mercy, Philippians 4:13, Philippians 4:19, prayer, trust
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Dreaming in the quiet
I had my annual physical this month. I had the usual height, weight, temperature, blood pressure taken, all of which were fine. I had fasted for my blood work to check cholesterol levels, my thyroid, etc. My numbers were all … Continue reading
Posted in Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged desiring God, doctors, faith, faith journey, grace, growth, Hope, Medication, prayer, Psalm 23:1-3, rest, sheep, shepherd, trust
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Poppies, places, and people
Vincent Van Gogh is my favorite French Impressionist, a fellow follower/seeker of Christ, and someone who battled within his soul daily for clarity, truth, and a sense of purpose and worth. His works are what draw me in, drawing me … Continue reading
Posted in Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged blessings, choices, desiring God, encouragement, faith, faith journey, grace, Hope, Jesus, poppies, prayer, Romans 8:1-2, salvation, trust, Vincent Van Gogh
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Tend the fires
During the night I wake up to check the fires in the wood stoves and to add more wood as needed to keep the house warm. While it only takes about 5-10 minutes to get both fires checked, I have … Continue reading
Posted in Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged blessings, desiring God, encouragement, faith, faith journey, fires, grace, growing, Hebrews 12:28-29, James 5:13-20, Jesus, love, prayer, Tending fires
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Squares, triangles, and icosahedrons
Geometry was not my favorite class in high school. I have often said the reason I had good grades in geometry was because my boyfriend at the time tutored me. I may not have known the equations that created a … Continue reading
Posted in reflections, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged blessings, choices, cubby-holes, desiring God, division, encouragement, faith, faith journey, gay, geometry, God's plan, grace, growth, Hope, human heart, icosahedron, learning, Matthew 18:20, mercy, multiplication, prayer, shapes, straight
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