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Monthly Archives: May 2012
The way to peace
‘Be still in My Presence, inviting Me to control your thoughts’ (Sarah Young, Jesus Calling). “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you” (2 … Continue reading
Posted in God, Life is Precious (soul), Wisdom
Tagged peace, Thessalonians, thoughts
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Endless possibilities … the art of writing
“The art of writing is the art of applying the seat of the pants to the seat of the chair.” – Mary Heaton Vorse I get it. I know it’s important to be … Continue reading
Posted in Life is fragile (body), Writing
Tagged edify, edit, fiction, Mary Heaton Vorse, poetry, publish, review
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Trust – Search – and Expect blessings
The challenge continually before you is to trust Me and search for My way through each day. Do not blindly follow your habitual route, or you will miss what I have prepared for you — Jesus Calling, by Sarah Young. … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Life is Precious (soul), Wisdom
Tagged blessings, forgivemess, Isaiah, Jesus Calling, prayer, Sarah Young, trust
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From tears of sorrow to tears of joy
I began the day in tears thinking about missing my own dear Mom. One word that described my mother would be “Encourager.” My Mom was my biggest cheerleader. If she only knew how far I’ve come along with my dream … Continue reading
Posted in Family, friends, God, Holidays, Joy, Life is Good (mind), Mother's Day, Motorcycles
Tagged church, encourage, Isaiah, Long Lake Park, Minnesota, Mom, praise, Sing to the King, tears
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Experienced a God-sighting lately?
‘There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” — Einstein I use a certain phrase regularly. Maybe you’ve heard of it: “That’s … Continue reading
Writers just wanna tell you a story
Writing: a profession for introverts who want to tell you a story but don’t want to make eye contact while telling it. (unknown source) I can’t say it’s always true that I don’t want to make eye contact, but it … Continue reading
Glory to God
“Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness. The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord thunders over the mighty waters” – … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 Out West Tour, God, Life is Precious (soul)
Tagged glory, holy, worship
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One person sharpens another
Friend, we need each other! – part II 3.) Why I need others in my life. When I steer off the beaten trail, my friend pulls me aside and feels comfortable enough to address the issue. Our children are not … Continue reading
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