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Saying Yes to a Little Rest
It is useless for you to work hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest for his loved ones. Psalm 127:2 There is a phrase I have heard many times during my years in both lay and pastoral ministry: You can be doing many “good”…
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Lord, I Am Just Worn!
I’m tired and worn. My heart is heavy. -Tenth Avenue North I have shared before how much I may seem to thrive off this crazy ability to manage an insanely busy schedule. This is something many believe I can make look easy. Juggling the hats labeled mom, taxi driver, student, assistant, pastor, mentor, wife, and counselor,…
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Thanking God for $6 Promise
As for me, I call to God, and the Lord saves me. Evening, morning, and noon I cry out in distress and he hears my voice. Psalm 55:16-17 There have been an abundance of pleadings with God here since school has started. These have ranged from “God, please give us the strength to endure these…
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The End of My Rope
I’ve tried everything and nothing helps. I’m at the end of my rope. Is there no one who can do anything for me? Romans 7:24 Recently my parents transformed their wooden bench swing into two wooden seated rope swings. Before they moved from the home in which we spent many years, my brother, son and…
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You May Not Feel it Now, but You Are a Good Mommy!
It’s no secret around here what our mornings have looked and sounded like lately. Our little guy started school a little over a month ago, and while he is in the same building he has been in for 2 years now, this year’s transition to kindergarten has not been easy. A new teacher, a new…
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He Knows My Name
I have called you by name, you are mine. Isaiah 43:1 Those who know me well also know how much I frequent the local Starbucks. So much so, that not only do they have my drink memorized and ready before I get in line to pay, I am also on a first name basis with…
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My Go To Therapist
This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. Psalm 91:2 There is something therapeutic about spending time in the salon. If the completely selfish date with oneself is not enough to make you feel better, than certainly the head massage…
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What Happened to Compassion?
Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. 1 Peter 3:8 It was bound to happen again eventually. We just didn’t think it would happen the second week of school. A substitute bus driver is usually…
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The World Outside My Starbucks App
Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. Philippians 2:4 The picture above looks similar to my local Starbucks. No, it’s not in an airport, but there is one striking similarity I noticed as I waited in line this morning for my triple grande caramel soy mocha with no whip…
Grace 'n Grounds
Encouragement Grounded in His Truth
Grace 'n Grounds 