Writing Gratitude’s

Earlier this year, I decided to try something new and write at least three gratitude’s a day.  Many days I had even more. As a melancholy personality, I realized how much this lifted my spirits, outlook on situations and overall mood. There is so much we take for granted, but even little things we can find to be grateful for. […]

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Being Silent

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In Bible Study, we have been discussing forms of worship.  We discussed many various forms such as laughter, tears, music and the spoken word.  However, no matter how much I prayed and asked the Lord for guidance in preparing Bible Study a few weeks ago I was only met with silence. I attributed this to the grief I was experiencing […]

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As Iron Sharpens Iron

Recently, a friend of mine passed away.  I’ve missed her deeply and thought of all the things she has taught me such as how to laugh and grow old gracefully. However, our relationship was not always perfectly. She became like an aunt to me, but we also had our disagreements at times. Thinking about our relationship I was reminded of […]

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Devoted to One Another in Love

At the end of this week’s hymn story, I have Decided to Follow Jesus, I mentioned the Jerry Jenkin’s book and movie, Though No Go with Me. This was a book which resonated with me, as she overcame one obstacle and loss after another. {Spoiler Alert} In one part of the story, the main character, Elisabeth, slowly watches her husband […]

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Releasing Our Worry

Lack of support from peers at work gets to me at times, especially when we work hard year-round to raise money for our resident’s Christmas presents and endure hurtful comments or apathy from our co-workers. Frustration built up in me for a long time and when the opportunity presented itself, I voiced these frustrations to my boss. He didn’t provide […]

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Praying for the Lord’s Provision

When a friend and I began a new Christian writer’s group in our area we weren’t sure how much interest we would find. We worked to send out notices to the proper media channels, events calendars, bookstores and churches in our area. However, we also hit some roadblocks and snags along the way, as some of these places refused to […]

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Faithful in a Little

Recently, a friend and I started a writer’s group in our area.  Leading up to the days of the event, we were unsure how many would attend. I must admit, moments of doubt and panic crept in when the fear that only the two of us would attend took over. Talking with my friend she reminded me of the words […]

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The Foolish Ruler

Recently in Bible Study, we were discussing the foolish ruler. He told Jesus  he followed the ten commandments, but asked what he was lacking. “Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”  {Matthew 19:21} So how did the man react? “When the young man […]

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A Camel Through the Eye of a Needle

There is an acquaintance who enjoys talking about how much money he has and attempting to hold it over everyone’s head.  He doesn’t even realize he is doing this, but more than one person has voiced how this is a turn off to them. Someone approached me after Bible Study one day and mentioned Jesus’ words in Matthew 19:24. “Again […]

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Taking Our Troubles to the Lord

Doubt and fear was welling up within me and my thoughts were getting the best of me.  I could feel my anxiety rising and worry increasing. Normally when this happens I can spiral out of control and struggle to pull myself from this dark place.  This time I decided not to do this. Instead, I began to pray about the […]

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Asking the Lord for Help

Martin Luther said  “To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.” There was a time when I thought prayer was only when in trouble or a form of corporate worship. However, the only way I survived domestic abuse was to continually turn to the Lord in prayer. I had no one and […]

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We Are All the Same

Working in skilled care, we have a variety of people and personalities. Some came from the poorest of situations and little education, while others are well educated and have considerable money. However, we treat everyone the same, regardless of their background, riches or education. I remind my residents on a regular basis we are all part of the family of […]

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From Impossible to Doable

Hudson Taylor, who was a missionary to China, said  “I have found that there are three stages in every great work of God: first, it is impossible, then it is difficult, then it is done.” His words resonated and I thought about my own struggles, especially to get healthy.  What first felt impossible is now just difficult.  However, it has […]

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Praying through the Struggle

Recently, a friend encouraged me to write prayers for thirty days to the Lord.  I decided to not only use this for my writing but also for my weight loss.  Each short prayer was accompanied with a scripture verse.  As each prayer is answered there is a place to make note of the answer and accomplishment. While doing this I […]

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Pushed Out of our Comfort Zone

I know of someone who had been in his job for over a decade.  He was happy where he was and with what he was doing.  Then everything began to turn against him, he lost his job and went through a very difficult time. After a couple of months, the Lord opened the doors for a different opportunity and position […]

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Cherish the Moment

Recently, I was discussing a book about Alzheimer’s with someone.  I was reminded of a quote in the book, even when you get tired of answering the same question over and over be thankful to hear their voice.  One day you will not be able to. This stuck with me.   How many times do I get tired of hearing the […]

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