Category Archives: Practical Life

Warning Signs

Several times I have parked in the same “visitor spaces” at my son’s apartment downtown. They appeared to be safe even for Atlanta. Until… my car window was smashed, damaging my door and several things were stolen.  I stood staring … Continue reading

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Yes You Can!

Too many times I have thought, “I can’t do this” – “I can’t make it through” – “I’m just not strong enough.” And yet I did, and I have, and I am now… because Someone bigger gives me courage. It’s in my … Continue reading

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Fixing My Mind

Peace: …as I wash the dishes and wonder if they are really getting clean with only cold water.  …as we wait on the plumber to finally come today and assess the broken hot water tank and whether our home warranty will … Continue reading

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Influence

When I was a young girl I thought I could possibly change the world, bring people to Jesus. I wanted to start from inside the world of ballet (dancing, maybe teaching) being a light, then later, I’d try being a … Continue reading

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Year of Experiences

December is here. Another year winding down. Days and weeks have passed stuffed with experiences. More joys and concerns than I can count or bring before God enough.  His faithfulness astounds me, even as my questions have not been answered. … Continue reading

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Table Talk

For years we sat down at the table every night to eat dinner together. Then… the older kids turned into teenagers. Sports, jobs, homework caused varying schedules and we began to eat as needed: different times, different locations, different food. … Continue reading

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No Panic-mode

I’m just finishing up another terrific 7 week Biblestudy with my girlfriends. The story of Gideon has taught us so much about God using the weak not only in-spite of our weaknesses… but because of them! Meee God meets us in that … Continue reading

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Stepping Out

I did something yesterday I’ve never done before. I went to a craft show as vendor. I’m game for something new be it food or adventure and thought this would be fun. Besides it supported a favorite food pantry. I … Continue reading

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Winning the Faith Battle

What does it mean – God is faithful? …That everything workout like I pray? …That He cares even if these circumstances don’t change? …That He’s listening even if we don’t receive what we think we need?  That He loves me even when I suffer? … Continue reading

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True Beauty

Believe me when I tell you, I have been as vain as they come. It used to be a daily battle, but have come so far from where I was! My vanity was an obsessive self-centeredness, an “all I can concentrate on … Continue reading

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