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For to this you were called
The joke at our house is, “David is very healthy until he’s almost dying.” My sweet, patient husband has suffered innumerable medical crises since birth. In 30 years of marriage he’s nearly died 4 times. I have asked God more … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Illness, Marriage, Spiritual Growth, Trust
Tagged endure, suffering, trials, trust God
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Maybe it would be different…
Had I not lost my 1st baby and 4th baby and 7th baby to miscarriage, Had we not been given the gift of another son who overcame his past and grew and flourished and succeeded, Had I not stood by … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction & Recovery, Children, Devotional, Illness, Marriage, Practical Life, Spiritual Growth, Trust
Tagged cancer, Covid19, glory, trials
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Afraid? Fear not.
Some 300 times in scripture God says “fear not.” In other words, “have peace, you can trust Me!” Angels appearing, crisis happening, things that clearly cause fear… and God says, “don’t, stop.” I have been in scary situations, such as … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Spiritual Growth, Trust
Tagged 2 Corinthians 4:17, everything used, God's Glory, trials, waiting
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Be a Star!
Saints of God will never leave this world as they arrive. We are: sanctified, tried, tested and purified. The idea flows around creating a stable, solid product that will be beautiful and useful. A soul like Jesus’. It’s said believers … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Spiritual Growth
Tagged Isaiah 60:2, Philippians 2:14-16, sanctified, Shine, stars, trials
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A Poem
Are these trials so important? Will the pieces all make sense? Frayed and broken, mixed up messes, Thoughts distressing, soul- suspense. Falling, swirling, where to settle, Take a step and try to stand. God, Your never-ceasing patience, Leads me onward … Continue reading
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
Posted in Children, Spiritual Growth, Trust
Tagged abundant life, freedom, heart ache, hope, trials
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Prepared
Storms happen. What a funny thing to write on such a beautiful peaceful day. Quiet, other than birds singing and the little creek gurgling… but it’s true, storms do come. Sometimes when we least expect them. I’m talking about those … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Practical Life
Tagged Isaiah 26:7-9, peace, preparation, quiet time, trials
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Blessed
I am being blessed in this latest trial of my husband’s illness and hospital stay. Can you imagine anyone saying that? Or actually meaning it? But I am quite serious- I really am being blessed! Consider it pure joy, my brothers … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Illness, Trust
Tagged bowel obstruction, cancer, hospital, illness, Isaiah 45:22, James 1:2-4, sovereignty, suffering, trials, trust in God, waiting on God
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1 John 4:16
Mentally exhausted from a full week of care-giving, I went to a women’s Biblestudy today. I usually host at my house, but with so much on my plate, my friends decided to change things up and try a new 6 … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Practical Life, Trust
Tagged 1John 4:16, adoption, aging parents, cancer, faith, God's love, Jesus, never forsaken, parenting, suffering, trials, trusting God
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