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We Will Get Through This…Together
And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. Romans 5:5 It never ceases to amaze me how the very promises I make to God, to my family, and to myself are so…
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This One’s for the Moms
This one is for the mothers. Those still wearing sweatpants at 4pm, and those walking around in stilettos. This one is for the moms. Those whose “work day” is spent at home cleaning, teaching, nurturing, and guiding, and those whose work day is spent away from home doing the same. This one is for the…
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Beauty in a Mess
Yes, that picture is exactly what you think it is…a jumbled heap of Legos. First, let me say, I am not a fan of Legos. But, Hunter likes them, or rather, he likes to watch us put them together while he sifts through the pile for just the right piece. And, I will never quite…
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I’ll Keep My Joy, Thank You!
For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17 I am not usually a glass half full type of gal. Rain puts me in the worst of moods, and I can at…
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From Positive to Negative in Less than 40 Hours…and Back Again!
You must be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. James 1:19 It has been close to a week since the end of the Lenten season, and most folks have started to engage in activities or consume treats they scarified in the name of Christ for 40 days. My son has…
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He Goes Before Me
For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you” Hebrews 13:5 Remember that past I mentioned I had to face on my journey to become a licensed pastor in my district? That past the devil used for weeks to taunt me? Well, today was the actual day I had to…
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You Want Me to Do What?
“So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.” John 8:36 I used to have this desire to one day write my life story. I loved to write as a child and teen, and I loved to read books about the lives of others, especially those who had overcome obstacles. But this past week,…
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To-Do: Be a Little Boy’s Mommy
Make the most of every living and breathing moment, because these are evil times. So understand and be confident in God’s will, and don’t live thoughtlessly. Ephesians 5:15-17 It has been one of those extra long days. Another day when the snow has completely wreaked havoc on our routines once again. I still have counters…
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Just Say His Name
“For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13 There’s one invention that has confused me for years-the hospital gown. It doesn’t matter how many times I have had to attempt to put one of these on, I usually spend way too much time contemplating exactly how this ill-fitting, and…
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No Turning Back
I have decided to follow Jesus. I have decided to follow Jesus. I have decided to follow Jesus. No turning back, no turning back. Such a beautiful hymn sung in many church services as an invitation to come to the altar and accept Christ as one’s personal Savior. An invitation to come, be cleansed of…
Grace 'n Grounds 