gratitude
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On the Mend
I felt sad when I looked at how long it’s been since I posted anything. Not only have I missed it (and you), but it reminds me of how challenging the interim has…
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Sunshine and Rain
As a transplanted Ohioan living in the South, I am well accustomed with myriad weather fluctuations. From October until April, Ohio is blanketed with cloud cover more often than not. …
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Survival Truths
When you ask God for something, do you really think He will answer you? When you pray, do you believe He hears you? When you call out to Him, do you think he…
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His Goodness, not Mine
Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life. And I will live in the house of the Lord forever. Amen. While this is a mishmash of several different…
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Inexpressible Joy
A couple of weeks ago I was wandering aimlessly at work in search of Chick-Fil-A. I knew there was one on the campus, but I didn’t know exactly how to get there. As…
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When Life Gets in the Way
Truly, my title says it all tonight. I recently returned to work after an extended hiatus. Though I spent most of it in grad school, it’s still taking some adjusting for me to…
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Humbled Beyond Words
I am writing this with tears in my eyes. My heart is full to overflowing. I am so humbled that I cannot find the words to express it. I have just spent the…
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Peace in a Storm
As we move from the Thanksgiving holiday into the Christmas season, I am putting things into perspective. This has been a very financially hard year for my family. I know we are not…
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My Secret Thoughts
I want to tell you that things have been extremely hard for us lately. Our cars are all in disrepair. Our finances are truly inadequate. There have been times in the last few…
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I Know What I’m Doing
In a world of so much chaos, I’m thankful that I serve the God of the universe. The same One who calmed the sea and raised the dead. I’m so thankful that He…