Category Archives: Devotional

Persistence 

We have this bird… that’s rather annoying. He’s been tapping on an outside window for over a WEEK. He shows up at daybreak and begins his daily vigil of jumping up and pecking the glass with feet splayed. It was … Continue reading

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A Running Anniversary

Most of my life I knew only ballet. Stopping and birthing children for 10 years took a toll, so at 35, I decided to try running. Alternating a run/walk combo from one mailbox to the next was all I could physically … Continue reading

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Waiting -until you want to scream!

Asking God for something, or someone… some action on this situation …please!!! Waiting to see the needle move in a positive direction or any ray of hope can be such a drain. Been there? Me too! Ahhhh. Yes, I get … Continue reading

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God Answers!

Get ready, because God will answer you! In the 39 years I’ve been walking with Jesus as my Lord and Savior, I’ve asked for countless things… requests of all kinds. And I can tell you- He answers. I bet you’ve … Continue reading

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Choosing Joy

Choices come in all shapes and sizes, even colors. Daily I choose items, activities, clothing, and food. It’s a constant determination to make each choice good. Unfortunately this can vary according to how tired I am. Making something a habit helps me. … Continue reading

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He Calls…

It’s still dark and I feel a nudge, but everyone is asleep. I listen and feel my blood pumping. It’s Him. He wants to meet with me. I quietly get up, taking my phone and glasses (can’t forget those), tiptoe down … Continue reading

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The Prayer Connection

I’ve known people who can pray for entire countries and continents! That amazes me. I feel overwhelmed thinking past my family and friends. It may seem silly, but I get lost over too many people at one time! In the … Continue reading

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Trust, Trust, Trust

50 years old and still the same lesson… “Will you trust Me?” I wonder some days if it will ever come to me simply and easily? At least now, I recognize the struggle before it completely overwhelms.  Daily there are … Continue reading

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Grace like an Ocean…

Deeper than I can measure…Farther than I can see to its end…Powerful, unpredictable, all-consuming, overwhelming… This is God’s Grace. How far does it reach? To what lengths will it go? Exactly what will it cover? … and, How many times? I’ve … Continue reading

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Beautiful Ugly

What is true beauty? Flawless perfection? Honest truth? Beloved memories? The Bible reminds us good-looks are only short lived… although Abraham’s wife seemed to hold hers a long time! The fear of God is forever gorgeous. The older I get, the … Continue reading

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