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Times of Trouble

“Putting confidence in an unreliable person in times of trouble is like chewing with a broken tooth, or walking on a lame foot”—Proverbs 25:19/NLT. Don’t you just love God’s sense of humor? That’s the daily devotional verse that greeted me … Continue reading

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Call to Me

A dear Bible study leader and friend (Helen S.) calls Jeremiah 33:3 her “911” verse. In troubled times, she relies on this verse to reach out to God. In reaching out by calling His name, she also receives comfort and … Continue reading

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Happy 36th Anniversary!

Hard to believe…today Steve and I celebrate our 36th wedding Anniversary. I thank God for Steve’s love, faithfulness, and long-standing commitment to me and to our family. Love you babe!  Always smooth sailing? Hardly. We’ve had our share of turbulent … Continue reading

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It could have been worse

It could have been worse. The injury was serious, but it could have been worse. When my daughter tumbled off her dirt bike and broke her collarbone, she could have landed on a hard surface. She could have tangled with … Continue reading

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Misery or Mystery?

“To be ‘happy’ or to ‘prosper’ is to have a solid foundation, to have a place to stand.  For the Psalmist, that foundation is to delight in, meditate on, and to be constantly open to God’s instruction.  Taking such a … Continue reading

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