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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Pancakes..and a side of Jesus

Our second-born attracts strays. Not animals, but kids. Since he turned about 8, we’ve seen a steady stream of boys following him into our yard and into the house. It didn’t matter age or social status. We were soon over-run … Continue reading

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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

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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

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