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Somebody Like Me . . .
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us . . . nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. – Romans 8:37-39 . . . So if you feel like you’re going… Continue reading
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Good Dog…
His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant…’ – Matthew 25:21 This is Nuka. She is our 7-year-old Mastador. And she is a good dog – like a really good dog. Sure, she slobbers. Sure, she sometimes can’t help saying hello to EVERYONE. Sure, she sometimes nips my brother-in-law in the behind with an… Continue reading
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But You, Lord . . .
But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. – Psalm 3:3 In Psalm 3, David is crying out to God in honesty and authenticity as a man who is who he is (a sinner – like a really big sinner) and is again just trusting that… Continue reading
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On my best days & my worst days . . .
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! – 1 John 3:1 I woke up at 4:30AM with these lyrics from Cain’s “I’m so blessed” playing again and again and again (still playing): ‘Cause on my best day, I’m a child… Continue reading
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FOMO. . . or something like that
“Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” – Luke 12:15 We’ve all done it. We’re all guilty of experiencing it: FOMO. The fear of missing out. And while I couldn’t capture a true picture of me also experiencing FOMO (because… Continue reading
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No Ma’am. . .
And if our hope in Christ is only for this life, we are of all people most to be pitied. But in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead. He is the first of the great harvest of all who have died. Just as everyone dies because we all belong to Adam, everyone who… Continue reading
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Simplicity. . .
Keep on loving each other as brothers. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. – Hebrews 13:1 – 2 The last few weeks have been filled with papers, papers, and more papers in my attempt to thoroughly and accurately grade the mountains of papers… Continue reading
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Yakety Yak…
. . . pray continually . . . -1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray continually, or in this case, talk continually. The eldest was at it with her (as the middle child would call it) “yapping” and it was ceaseless: Yakety yak . . . The blog has been quiet as we have tried to play the… Continue reading
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A Marriage to Remember…
My beloved is mind and I am his; he browses among the lilies. Until the day breaks and the shadows flee, turn, my beloved, and be like a gazelle or like a young stag on the rugged hills. – Song of Songs 2: 16 Yep…that bearded beauty is my beloved. He’s been my beloved for… Continue reading
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Eye of the Sukey. . .
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. – Romans 8: 1-2 Pick any morning, Monday through Friday, and I guarantee you will hear two songs every.… Continue reading
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Spur One Another…
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching. – Hebrews 10: 24-25 That’s my girl, KB, in the photo.… Continue reading
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Peace out 2023…
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race that God has set before us. -Hebrews 12:1 This. This is what… Continue reading
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What the Bell?!
In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive. ‘ – Acts 20: 35 The last two Christmas Eve Eve’s we spent time ringing the Salvation Army bells. We enjoyed… Continue reading
About Me
I have been on a journey with Christ through everything from relationships, to marriage and parenting, to teaching, writing, and speaking. I believe God is a God of detail and impeccable timing. I love developing beautiful relationships, watching God build His Kingdom, Jesus, and have a passion to see the church rise up and wise up in the love and service as the bride of Christ.
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Holy Tola. . .
But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by everyone, despised by the people. – Psalm 22:6 Psalm 22 is the holy of holies when it comes to the Psalms. It is a psalm by David and a recorded pre-crucifixion vision almost 1,000 years prior to the crucifixion of Christ. It is difficult…
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Who Gives a Hoot…
“Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.” – Proverbs 29:25 I worked with a woman a few years ago, whom I adored (still do) who always had a humorous adage, lesson, word, or comment to accompany each conversation whether it be with me, another…
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Seasons. . .
“But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, for he has been good to me.” – Psalm 13:5-6 All my life you have been faithful. All my life you have been so, so good. . . (Bethel Music) This has been my…
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Who’s Your Daddy?
A father to the fatherless, a defender of the widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing. . . – Psalms 68: 5-6 Merriam-Webster defines a father as a male parent; a man who has begotten a child. And yes, if you look…
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Just Go. . .
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” – Matthew 28: 19-20 Oh, friends.…
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