Category Archives: Spiritual Growth

Signs & Wonders

3 times in the last few days God sent me a message loud and clear, “I’m here, I see what’s happening and I love you.” Wow, what comfort, what treasure… and just what I needed before I even asked. The … Continue reading

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Dys-function-al

A sweet older woman complimented me recently on our large family saying, “It’s so nice to see a family that’s not dysfunctional these days.”  I nearly burst out laughing because we are definitely dysfunctional and are no way the model family by … Continue reading

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Possibilities

Possibilities, such a wonderful word! It seems so fresh and full of breath, it always brings me hope to remember that with God all things are possible. Jesus promises, in Him I have abundant life. Sometimes when I compare that promise to … Continue reading

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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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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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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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