Category Archives: Spiritual Growth

Mysterious New Year

Every year the same thing happens: the number of the previous year that was so new and mysterious, wraps up and ends being fully experienced and NOT as daunting as I had imagined. Yet I see the number of the … Continue reading

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Useful Annoyance

Interruptions, delays, break-downs, redos… these are few of my least favorite things! Yet for some reason, God finds them useful in challenging and maturing me. Ugh. He knows the disruption causes a halt and a choice: pray first or try … Continue reading

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Better than Christmas!

While I’ve been shopping for Christmas gifts, stocking stuffers, prizes for games we play and wonderful goodies to eat, I keep thinking of all the incredible gifts God has given us (Jesus, Salvation, the Holy Spirit) and all He has … Continue reading

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Spirit led

My fall reading has yielded so many little treasures to ponder and record in my journal. Everyday I ask the Spirit to show me something new and everyday He does.  John 16:13 “But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, … Continue reading

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To Be

I suppose everyone has heard 2 Timothy 3: 2-4 referred to lately – the list of who to avoid in the Last days. If I hear it again today, I won’t be surprised… it’s a hot topic! But for me … Continue reading

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Good Morning

There’s nothing I like more than some early morning Bible reading with a good commentary at hand and my BibleHub app (for original translation). Today, reading Nehemiah 8 showed me I am not alone:  5 Ezra opened the book in … Continue reading

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The End Times Test – Part 2

Here’s the continuation from my last blog digging into scripture references about The End Times. Jesus had a lot to say on the subject as did Paul, Peter, John, and Jude. “…as He was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to … Continue reading

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The End Times test: Part 1

Recently I heard of a test anyone can take to evaluate where we are on God’s timetable. Verses from the Bible offer clues revealing just how close we may be to the End of Time. For centuries people have speculated … Continue reading

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“It’s all good”

My brother-in-law loves to say, “It’s all good.” Whatever is going on he doesn’t sweat the small stuff. Like my son, he is a paramedic. With the drama that transpires inside of an ambulance while racing to a hospital, I … Continue reading

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Is Peace ok?

So much chaos in our world. News, news, news… and precious little is good. I read of war while I’m sipping coffee. Listen to statistics of Christain persecution while working out. Pray for friends and relatives affected by this new … Continue reading

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