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Category Archives: Children
Addiction Recovery
Today our son becomes an adult. It’s a miracle! Two years ago we wondered if he’d still be alive. He confesses he never thought he’d see 18. But God… has this amazing way of messing in our stuff, changing up … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction & Recovery, Children, Devotional, Spiritual Growth
Tagged addiction, God is faithful, hope, hopeful jar, recovery, Romans 4:17-18
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A Balancing Act
Before my alarm goes off, I wake up and thank God for a new day. Silently I ask Him to help me with whatever lies ahead… Which day is it? One that I care for my parents or am I working … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Devotional, Marriage, Practical Life, Trust
Tagged care-giving, elderly, finding balance, grace, morning, order, schedule, stretched
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A New Year
A new year crept in last night… around 11:59 to be exact. Before I could gather all my thoughts, it was simply here and the clock without reverence kept right on ticking. It was as if it were no big … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction & Recovery, Children, Devotional, Illness, Marriage, Spiritual Growth
Tagged family, health, Insight, marriage, New year, parents, provision, sobriety, spoiled
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Serve
As part of a giving campaign with our church, my women’s Biblestudy made meals for families who foster. I can’t tell you how special it was to come bearing dinner for these folks! They were so incredibly appreciative. I didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Devotional, Practical Life
Tagged DFACS, Faith Bridge, foster care, respite, serving others
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God is Bigger Still
These last 2 weeks have seemed particularly emotional ones. My father’s mind is slipping deeper into dementia and my mother’s frailty seems more acute. My close friend is suffering the terrible side effects of radiation. And there has been family … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction & Recovery, Children, Devotional, Illness, Spiritual Growth, Trust
Tagged cancer, dementia, emotions, feelings, frustration, hope, hopelessness, radiation, rescue
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Without a doubt
We were supposed to get there before it started, but anytime my husband and I try to slip away while kids are at home, it just seems to take longer. We quickly crossed the parking lot of the large warehouse … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction & Recovery, Children, Devotional, Trust
Tagged Church, death to life, healed, redeemed, restored, sober, teenagers, worship
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Quite a Tale
Today, I found myself explaining to an old friend (I hadn’t seen in 10 years) who the tall brunette guy was in our family photo… It never fails, the next question is always, “Where did he come from; how did … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction & Recovery, Children, Devotional, Illness, Practical Life, Spiritual Growth, Trust
Tagged addiction, adoption, cancer, faithfulness, grace, hardship, mercy, recovery
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Cheerful Giving
I just finished In a Heartbeat, Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy’s book on cheerful giving, They are the parents of Michael Oher, from the movie, The Blindside. A favorite! I enjoyed their book so much because it is in their own words. … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Devotional, Practical Life, Trust
Tagged giving, In a heartbeat, let go let God, new roles, The Blindside, Tuohys
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