Rebel to Redeemed…Sharing HIS Kind of Love
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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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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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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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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I have a dear friend whose son has down syndrome. Although he is a grown man, he has the heart and mind of a child, which endears him to all who melt him. He also speaks in a very soft whisper, making it difficult to understand what is being said. My entire staff joined together for supper several weeks ago […]
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One of the teenagers I mentored, stopped in for a visit. I listened, softly offering a word of wisdom here and there. “But, you don’t understand—” She would stare at me. I felt the emotional slap go across my face. I was talking with myself twenty some years ago. I’d been just like this young girl, refusing to heed Godly […]
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We recently gained a new administrator at work. Many of the staff was already familiar with this person, but I was not. I’ll admit to being anxious and unsure what to expect. This even led to a panic attack during a very stressful time. Life is full of twist and turns. We never know what a day may bring. Some […]
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When Hurricane Florence came through, we took in evacuees from a sister facility along the coast. This was an adjustment for all of us. After all, we had an additional forty residents and all their staff. Two very different responses stand out in my mind. One lady crossed her arms, rolled her eyes and let out a disgusted sigh. I […]
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On more than one occasion I have asked the Lord to work and then questioned, doubted and debated when He took his time. Sometimes we want the Lord to move and other times He moves when we’re not looking for it at all. Several months ago, the Lord completely took me by surprise. I was happy and comfortable where […]
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