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Category Archives: Devotional
Life
Life has taken on a different pace with kids out of school and summer jobs in swing. My workload and hours have shifted like many other stay-at-home moms. I wouldn’t say I’m less busy, or more flexible, it’s just different. … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Devotional, Illness, Practical Life
Tagged change, children, family time, surgery
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Acceptance
My husband catches my eye and mouths, “You’re beautiful.” I feel self-conscious all of a sudden and I half smile back. He knows I didn’t believe him. I’m thinking of the veins and wrinkles and dimples I hide. He tries … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Marriage, Practical Life, Spiritual Growth
Tagged beauty, love, marriage, Romans 8:30, shame
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A Place To Start
When I’m stressed out, I definitely need extra help focusing my thoughts. Staying on-point in any form can be a challenge. Some days darn near impossible. I’ve left both keys and phone in strange places. I’ve forgotten to do very normal, … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Practical Life
Tagged devotional, focus, gift, stress
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Can and Will
David has another surgery this summer. Double Inguinal Hernias with mesh! After all the stuff with his colon cancer: hospital stays and unexpected procedures the last two years, we can’t believe another thing is left to go through. There is … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction & Recovery, Children, Devotional, Trust
Tagged God can., God will, Matthew 5:4, peace, suffering, trials
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Easier Than I Thought
When I was a child, we attended a church with a lot of ceremony and repetition. I memorized so many prayers and hymns that were used to communicate with God. Then I discovered Jesus was a personal Savior, and I … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Trust
Tagged changed, chaos, different, time together
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Living In Denial
My mom says she, “lives in denial” and she’s good at it too! You know, aware of a problem, but pretending it just doesn’t exist. We all think it’s funny, as she avoids any unpleasant conversation. Reading my Bible yesterday, … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction & Recovery, Devotional, Trust
Tagged 2 Corinthians 4:18, 2 Corinthians 5:7, God can, God will, let go, mom, Psalm 112:7-8
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Thankfully Aware!
Today I wrote, Glory to God! on a bill I mailed. I was so thrill to pay off that account! Praise God -went in our checkbook by the entry. Incredible answers to prayer have been happening lately. Paid-off accounts, a fabulous deal on … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction & Recovery, Children, Devotional, Illness, Spiritual Growth
Tagged Answered prayer, gifts, investment, joy, Luke 12:48
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Show Me Your Glory!
Over our front door, in permanent marker are the words, “Show Me Your Glory” Exodus 33:18. They were written in 2009 in a moment of complete desperation for God to reveal Himself to me and our family. David and I … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction & Recovery, Children, Devotional, Practical Life
Tagged cancer, Exodus 33:18, outpatient, parenting, sobriety
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Finding Your "Ministry"
I always wanted to do something big and significant for God… maybe become a missionary! I hoped He’d send someone to tell me what it would do. I waited, but no one came. Then I heard that God would use my … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Practical Life
Tagged Ballet Magnificat, Giving God what you have, using your talents/gifts
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