Gerry B.

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Songs in the Night

Gerry B. posted an article on - Dec 3, 2009, 8:42 am
People cry out when they are oppressed. They groan beneath the power of the mighty. Yet they don’t ask, ‘Where is God my Creator, the one who gives songs in the night?' Job 35:9-...
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Disgrace or Grace?

Gerry B. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 5:22 pm
LORD, if You considered sins, Lord, who could stand? But with You there is forgiveness, so that You may be revered. Psalm 130:3-4 (HCSB) A very disheartened and discouraged Peter s...
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Sarah and Peter

Gerry B. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 5:50 am
Peter replied, "Man, I don't know what you're talking about!" Just as he was speaking, the rooster crowed. The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord...
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Ready to Discredit

Gerry B. posted an article on - Nov 14, 2009, 9:58 am
I read several blogs, news sites, and commentary each day. I notice that Sarah Palin's book, Going Rogue, has barely hit the book stores and many in the liberal press already have an opinion or h...
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We are Free

Gerry B. posted an article on - Nov 14, 2009, 9:47 am
It is absolutely clear that God has called you to a free life. Just make sure that you don't use this freedom as an excuse to do whatever you want to do and destroy your freedom. Rather, use your ...
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Quick Reply

Gerry B. posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 8:23 am
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it wi...
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Te Deum

Gerry B. posted an article on - Oct 24, 2009, 5:33 pm
In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. Psalm 71:1 (KJV) The lyrics and melody of Te Deum by Mark Hayes echo through my heart and mind today. It is a special choral work...
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Just One Moment, Please

Gerry B. posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 9:31 am
Jesus turned around, and when he saw her he said, “Daughter, be encouraged! Your faith has made you well.” And the woman was healed at that moment. Matthew 9:22 (NLT) It seems like every time I s...
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First Impressions

Gerry B. posted an article on - Oct 5, 2009, 4:20 pm
For the LORD your God is a merciful God. He will not leave you or destroy you or forget the covenant with your fathers that he swore to them. Deuteronomy 4:31 (ESV) Do you have your act together? My ...
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Birthdays

Gerry B. posted an article on - Sep 29, 2009, 12:38 pm
And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.” Mark 1:11 (NLT) We had a wonderful, crazy, busy weekend in California celebrating birthdays of some of my ...
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One More Time

Gerry B. posted an article on - Sep 21, 2009, 12:18 pm
But as soon as they were at peace, your people again committed evil in your sight, and once more you let their enemies conquer them. Yet whenever your people turned and cried to you again for help, yo...
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Gerry B. posted an article on - Sep 20, 2009, 12:07 pm
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Small Steps

Gerry B. posted an article on - Sep 11, 2009, 6:16 pm
Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand.” Zechariah 4:10 (NLT) Eight years have passed since that fateful da...
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Fearless by Max Lucado

Gerry B. posted an article on - Sep 8, 2009, 8:01 am
We fear being sued, finishing last, going broke; we fear the mole on the back, the new kid on the block, the sound of the clock as it ticks us closer to the grave. I don't usually review books on...
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He Cares

Gerry B. posted an article on - Sep 7, 2009, 1:07 pm
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) Some days are easier than others. My week was upended with computer glitches and updates. Yours might be the cry of a ...
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New Venture

Gerry B. posted an article on - Aug 31, 2009, 6:47 am
My heart is drawn to the daily ups and downs of mothering. After the birth of my first granddaughter, Kate, I watched my daughter, miles away, struggling to get through each day, wishing that Nana was...
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Teddy

Gerry B. posted an article on - Aug 29, 2009, 6:15 pm
I watched the mass of Christian burial for Ted Kennedy this morning, not as a fan but more out of curiosity. I haven't attended many funerals and not being Catholic, I was fascinated by the proces...
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Tough Week

Gerry B. posted an article on - Aug 28, 2009, 6:50 pm
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. "The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will h...
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Is it over?

Gerry B. posted an article on - Aug 21, 2009, 3:30 pm
Peggy Noonan wrote a piece in the WSJ today that listed all the reasons why the Obama group needs to give up on their health care proposal. And she spoke in the past tense as if it had happened. I'...
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Possible Debate

Gerry B. posted an article on - Aug 21, 2009, 3:02 pm
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 (NIV) The current health care debate got me all riled up today. But, it was on facebook, of all places. I res...
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The Changed Debate

Gerry B. posted an article on - Aug 15, 2009, 5:30 pm
Have you noticed how President Obama has changed the focus on the debate to make insurance companies the bad guys? I rather like my insurance while the track record for government offices is problemat...
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Listen or Not

Gerry B. posted an article on - Aug 15, 2009, 5:11 pm
Then he added, “Son of man, let all my words sink deep into your own heart first. Listen to them carefully for yourself. Then go to your people in exile and say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereig...
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WAIT

Gerry B. posted an article on - Aug 9, 2009, 3:05 pm

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World Events

Gerry B. posted an article on - Aug 7, 2009, 11:10 am
Praise the name of God forever and ever, for he has all wisdom and power. He controls the course of world events. Daniel 2:20-21a (NLT) Aren't you glad someone is in control? When I turn on the T...
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Week of Fun

Gerry B. posted an article on - Aug 5, 2009, 4:44 pm
Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Philippians 1:3 (NLT) Early morning hugs, golf cart rides to see the "jackbunnies" and javelina, craft day with Miss Jan, back flips into the pool,...
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Tit for Tat

Gerry B. posted an article on - Aug 5, 2009, 3:57 pm
I wonder what President Clinton and Kim Jong- Il talked about in their three hour meeting. The release of the two journalists was a fait accompli once permission was granted to go to North Korea. We h...
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Truce

Gerry B. posted an article on - Jul 30, 2009, 4:05 pm
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged. Proverbs 17:6 (ESV) The landscape is dotted with high drama consisting of tears, scowls, tattling, territorial rights, negotiations, and compromise. Do you th...
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Life Instructions

Gerry B. posted an article on - Jul 22, 2009, 9:31 am
No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good,and this is what he requires of you:to do what is right, to love mercy,and to walk humbly with your God.Micah 6:8 (NLT) Do you ever notice that sometim...
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Sunshade

Gerry B. posted an article on - Jul 13, 2009, 6:10 pm
The Lord himself watches over you!The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade.Psalm 121:5 (NLT) It is HOT! This shouldn't surprise me since I live in the desert, yet each summer I have to ...
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King?

Gerry B. posted an article on - Jul 7, 2009, 11:39 am
You thrill me, LORD, with all you have done for me! I sing for joy because of what you have done. O Lord, what great works you do! And how deep are your thoughts. Psalm 92:4-5 (NLT...
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In God We Trust

Gerry B. posted an article on - Jul 4, 2009, 2:16 pm
Only by your power can we push back our enemies; only in your name can we trample our foes. I do not trust in my bow: I do not count on my sword to save me. You are the one who gives us victory over o...
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Fireworks

Gerry B. posted an article on - Jul 4, 2009, 12:53 pm
Fireworks began yesterday with the announcement by Sarah Palin to resign her governorship. I think the networks thought it would be a slow news weekend but just leave it to a woman to change her mind....
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Bleak Summer

Gerry B. posted an article on - Jun 29, 2009, 4:56 pm
The current political landscape for conservatives is littered with broken dreams, failed votes, and party in-fighting. The Supreme Court provided one bright spot today in their ruling for the white fi...
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About Me

I am a wife, mother, and grandmother and find each role to be both fulfilling and challenging. My desire in blogging is to encourage women by sharing experiences that may help you with questions about everyday living. I want to inspire you to take risks in your personal life, challenge you to be bold in a world of gray or neutral, demonstrate God’s faithfulness in easy and hard times, and love you in a way that reveals God with skin on.

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