life lessons
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Listening for His Voice
This morning I wandered into the bathroom to get my day started. While in there I heard the cries of our precious baby. She’s crawling now, so she has free reign of pretty…
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70 x 7, Say What?!
Inside my head, there is an ongoing struggle. The admonishment to forgive so that I may be forgiven seems logical yet virtually impossible in many situations. I also wrestle with the idea of…
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Into the Unknown
You may have noticed that some of my posts have been talking about faith and trusting God. I’ve been giving myself little pep talks to encourage me to be obedient in the days…
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Distinctly Impossible
Hebrews 11:6 tells us that without faith, it is impossible to please God. I looked at several translations of this verse, and all of the ones I browsed used the word impossible. The…
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Don’t Worry, I Got This
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 In this…
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Celebrate,or Not
Summer is wedding season, so consequently, it’s anniversary season too. I’ve been noticing several Facebook status updates that are celebrating several years of marriage. From 1 to 5 to 50, no matter how…
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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…
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Shut Up!
I’m wondering why women are so drawn to juicy secrets? While I realize that men also enjoy an opportunity to talk about someone’s misfortune, women are especially excited by this. I’ve seen women…
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God is a Funny Guy
WARNING: This post probably isn’t for pious people who have never felt distant from God. Leave all judgment at the door. My life has been filled with stresses lately. The walls have felt…
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The Miracles in My Day
Because of “corporate downsizing”, I’ve been thrust into an environment of sadness and despair. Many people are walking around like the world is ending very soon. Like death is eminent. The days have…