Monthly Archives: July 2018

Sickness Crisis! What I've learned…

Too many trips to the ER with family members and friends. Too many hospital bedside stays. Nowhere else in life have I experienced such closeness to God… and such distance. From crisis, I’ve learned: God is near whether I feel … Continue reading

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Qavah

I love to study the Bible! Reading commentaries and learning the meaning of Greek and Hebrew words only makes my study richer. Things I’ve read 100 times come alive with fresh meaning. But the LORD, the God of hosts, the LORD … Continue reading

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Tactics of the enemy

Fear and discouragement seem to be the enemy’s tactic of choice. Irritatingly, they usually work. Sigh …”I’m afraid God won’t come through and something bad will happen.”  …”things like this always happen to me.” …” If I don’t fight, nothing … Continue reading

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A Willing Spirit

How I need the “joy of salvation restored” to me some days. To be reminded of: where I’ve come from and where I’m going, and all that Jesus has rescued us from, and the Heavenly home He has waiting. “Create in a me … Continue reading

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Nothing Lost

I was recently in a scary head-on collision, in the rain. Traveling down a 2 lane highway… suddenly a truck turned toward me and into my car! Seconds to swerve GOD in His mercy, carried me and 2 of my … Continue reading

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Macros and Me

A year ago our chemical-engineering son explained counting macros to me. Since then I’ve been playing around and adjusting percentages, looking for the perfect balance. I’ve given each trial about 5 months. It’s sorta like working a puzzle. Everyone alive … Continue reading

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Prayer List

A family apart for the birth of their 1st child – deployment for a year?! A young teen boy and his fearful over-protective mother  A neighbor with a small child facing a dramatic move across the world 2 young men … Continue reading

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Spirit Wind

How I missed the cool ocean breeze on my face this morning! The hill I ran up seemed longer and more difficult than a few weeks ago. Home from vacation, feeling the reality of Georgia humidity. “The wind blows where … Continue reading

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