Tag Archives: peace

Little Cabin in the Woods

Spending the weekend cleaning out cupboards at my in-law’s, I discovered many forgotten treasures. Photos, decorations, maps (100s of maps!) even some never-given Christmas gifts. Each was a surprise of some sort. I was overwhelmed by how much time has … Continue reading

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Better than sheep

Watching White Christmas, I’ve always loved the song that says “count your blessings instead of sheep.” It’s a good habit to practice right before bed and an even better way to start the day. However, there’s actually another counting game … Continue reading

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This is my Father’s world:

Fields of yellow clover, listening to the birds sing, picking wild flowers – it’s the simple pleasures all around me that help me find peace and know God is near.  The birds their carols raise,The morning light, the lily white,Declare … Continue reading

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Stayed

You will keep in perfect peace [those] whose mind is stayed on You because [they] trust. Isaiah 26:3 4 years ago today (2018) I rushed David to the local ER with a fever and acute pain in his side. Tests … Continue reading

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That’s Life

Up around 7am, only the dog is waiting on me these days. She gets 30 minutes of ball throwing after I make coffee. The grand-babies arrive by 8:30. 3 days week our house is fun and loud, what a blessing! … Continue reading

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I Love where I Live

I saw a sign while riding with my husband, “love where you live.” I’m sure it was all about real estate but it got me thinking, contentment… not only with my address, but my whole life.When I was born, where … Continue reading

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He is there

God stays when others might not He holds on and does not let go He is with me in the turmoil He sees the end from the beginning He knows my name and where I live He sees me in … Continue reading

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What to believe!

Texting with a friend over current conflicting medical statements today, she said, “Im definitely concerned-but what do we believe?” Such a great question for all followers of Jesus/members of the Body/His Bride! An Angel told Daniel in 12:4 at “the … Continue reading

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Travel

Travel always offers me perspective and challenge …to see the world bigger than my daily community. Cultures, languages and just sheer numbers of humanity- there is more! In the midst, I find some chaos as I’m stretched and forced to … Continue reading

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I AM with me.

Sit. Wait. Feel His touch, His healing touch. It stills my running heart and eases my soul’s questions. You are the Answer, and all the answers are “yes” in Jesus. Yes, You are here. Yes, You are in control. Yes, … Continue reading

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