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Forgive…& don’t forget to forget…
Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times? Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.” – Matthew 18: 2-22 Forgiveness. Forgiveness. Forgiveness. This word. This word carries A LOT… Continue reading
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Abide & Thrive…
Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me. – John 15:4 These are the words of Christ – the savior, the vine. “Remain in me…” I had the privilege of closing… Continue reading
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Happiest Place on Earth. . .
. . . for the joy of the Lord is your strength. – Nehemiah 8:10 Aaah, Disney, the happiest place on Earth since it was first labeled as such in 1955. My clan spent part of our Christmas vacation at this happy place. And truly, we had such a great time. I don’t know that… 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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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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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
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.
Recent Posts
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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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