Category Archives: Spiritual Growth

God's Unfailing Love

 In November I decided to focus my attention on confidence. Confidence in who God says He is and what it means for me to daily come with confidence before the throne of grace.I really wanted to grasp what God was … Continue reading

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My Treasure

How can I say whats in my heartHow could I ever expresspraise to the Gardner of my soulCreator of beauty from mess. The only One Who knows just howto bring forth life from deathteaching the darkness to turn into lightreviving … Continue reading

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Thankful Praying

December was coming quickly and I felt panicked. With our financial situation unchanged, I began begging God for a miracle. What would we do for Christmas and end-of-the-year taxes? How were we going to cover everything needed? Each delema seemed … Continue reading

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Do You Hear What I Hear?

I love this Christmas song it reminds me what a blessing it is to hear beautiful Christmas music and all my loved ones voices in the house. It reminds me to be thankful that I can see the decorations and lights, and the happy clutter … Continue reading

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Fasting

Yesterday I finally fasted. Because I was praying day after day, over a particular thing, that remains -unresolved. I felt my mind becoming over-taxed, over burdened, to the point of distraction! It became nearly debilitating for me to do life and wrestle … Continue reading

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My Hope Jar

A Hope Jar is something I dreamed up when a close friend was struggling with her husband. I thought if she could see where God was moving and the prayers being answered hope would return for their marriage. I gave … Continue reading

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So What About Success?

Remember when I was praying for success? I also prayed that God would show me just what that is. Since then, I’ve learned it isn’t. It doesn’t mean I will get yes’s to every prayer! But I did notice something … Continue reading

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Blooming Contentment

My mother used to tell me and my sisters, “bloom where you’re planted.” She meant wherever you are, do the best you can do. I used to very much envy where other’s were planted. I wanted a transplant! Later, I realized … Continue reading

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Learning How to Brag

“Therefore, the Scriptures say: ‘If you want to boast, boast only in the LORD.” 1 Corinthians 1:31 Unlike Paul in the New Testament, I have never been beaten for my faith, or imprisoned, or harshly persecuted. I have endured some teasing … Continue reading

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Praying for Success

“Please, LORD, please save us. Please, LORD, please give us success. Psalm 118:25 Do you pray for success? Success in all you put your hands to? We have had such major set backs regarding regular life, that I’m making this … Continue reading

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