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Three Sleeps Before Christmas

“Fear not for I have redeemed thee, I have called Thee by name; thou art mine,” Isaiah 43:1 Maybe like me, your Christmas holiday plans are not going as expected. I’ve been in physical therapy since October trying to help … Continue reading

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And be thankful …

“Forever is composed of nows,” Emily Dickinson. My forever (and yours too) is composed of the nows. Exactly what I’m writing about in my new devotional/meditation book. Living in the present. Enjoying the moment right here and now. Even if … Continue reading

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Let’s walk through this day together

“Your part is to live close to Me, open to all that I am doing in you … Just keep focusing on Me as we walk through this day together. Enjoy My Presence, which permeates you with Love, Joy, and … Continue reading

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Trouble with anger issues?

Last evening in our writer’s group, we discussed many things. One issue that continued to pop up involved emotions in the media and in people groups in general. It seemed to us that many people harbored anger. Some were angry … Continue reading

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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

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My anchor holds

We sang a song in church a few weeks ago and my mind still rehearses the words. For some reason, this week I cling desperately to the words and meaning behind them. I must not allow the storms to shade … Continue reading

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2 steps to Decision Making

Wrestling with a decision?  — 2 steps to help make that decision: Seek to discover God’s will. Meditate in order to seek answers and direction. Come aside by yourself and quietly wait before God. “Be still and know that I … Continue reading

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My life’s an open book (re-visited)

“You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everybody. You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, … Continue reading

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Jesus: the Reason for the Season (part I)

  “Be completely humble and gentle, be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace” –  Ephesians 4:2–3.   I don’t know about you, but I have … Continue reading

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Today’s the Day!

Road trip day – soon to begin.  Anticipation high and somewhat difficult to sleep. After tossing some in the early morning hours – decided it was time to rise and shine (even though the sun had not.)  My mind/brain kept … Continue reading

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