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Aug 1, 2010, 5:03 pm
The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand. Psalm 37:23-24
A few years ago, I took a tumble, landing on my elbow breaking off the end of it. The injury required surgery, im... Comment - Like
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Jul 25, 2010, 8:38 am
This is the day the Lord has made.
We will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24 (NLT)
If I hear the phrase "from day one" one more time, I think I'm going to have to do serious damage to the TV. Whether it is a politician, a banker, a commentator, or an oil executive, all anyo... Comment - Like
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Jul 24, 2010, 1:03 pm
This is the day the Lord has made.
We will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24 (NLT)
If I hear the phrase "from day one" one more time, I think I'm going to have to do serious damage to the TV. Whether it is a politician, a banker, a commentator, or an oil executive, all anyo... Comment - Like
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Jul 23, 2010, 12:22 pm
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 (NLT)
I've always considered myself fairly technologically savvy for someone of my generation. (I found my husband on the Internet so that must say something.) And trying to be up-to-date with the younger set, I have both Twi... Comment - Like
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Jul 14, 2010, 7:45 pm
So they left by boat for a quiet place, where they could be alone. Mark 6:32
How do you handle those "in-between" times in your life? I'm currently in one and I'm not sure I like it. As someone who likes to be busy and accomplishing things, I've noticed that schedules tend to revolve ar... Comment - Like
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Jun 22, 2010, 7:45 pm
A house is built by wisdom and becomes strong through good sense. Proverbs 24:3 (NLT)
I was a builder in one of my past lives. Our move to Arizona gave me one last opportunity to start from the ground up and personalize our home to our needs as retirees. Now four years later, construction has ... Comment - Like
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Jun 19, 2010, 10:51 pm
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV)
On our return trip from Tennessee, Southwest decided to take the milk route—Nashville to Los Angeles to Tucson. It had been a ... Comment - Like
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Jun 19, 2010, 6:39 pm
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV)
On our return trip from Tennessee, Southwest decided to take the milk route—Nashville to Los Angeles to Tucson. It had b... Comment - Like
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Jun 5, 2010, 5:25 pm
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,
for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way I should go,
for to you I lift up my soul.
Psalm 143:8 (NIV)
Being flexible is not one of my greatest virtues because I like to be in control. However, in recent years, God yanked t... Comment - Like
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May 26, 2010, 7:01 pm
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 (NIV)
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May 26, 2010, 6:41 pm
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 (NIV)
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May 21, 2010, 12:46 pm
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 (NLT)
Last night at choir rehearsal, I was putting my music in order when a friend plopped down beside me and asked, "What do you do when you don't know what to do?" Then she... Comment - Like
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May 12, 2010, 5:16 pm
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Philippians 4:6 (NLT)
I met Mark on the Internet and during those first days of getting to know each other, we spent a great deal of time online, chatting back and forth,... Comment - Like
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May 7, 2010, 5:48 pm
He will shelter you with his wings.
His faithful promises are your armor and protection.Psalm 91:4
After living in Arizona for a few months, Mark commented that he had never seen so many birds that would rather walk than fly. Whether it is a roadrunner or a family of quail, we constantly dod... Comment - Like
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May 6, 2010, 1:23 pm
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 (NIV)
I thoroughly enjoyed speaking to the ladies of my church last Saturday at the annual Spring Tea. All the tables sparkled with the hostess... Comment - Like
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Apr 26, 2010, 1:52 pm
It is like a tiny mustard seed that a man planted in a garden; it grows and becomes a tree, and the birds make nests in its branches. Luke 13: 19 (NLT)
I have a couple of devotionals that I like to read by Sarah Young. They are short but always seem to hit the mark about whatever is going on in m... Comment - Like
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Apr 23, 2010, 6:30 pm
The older I get, the more I appreciate the intangible over the tangible. I defintely don't need any more "stuff" and realize that the "valuables" in my life are the friends that add the color, comfort, and comedy to a life that, at times, may be stretched to its limits.
Old friends don't ne... Comment - Like
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Apr 23, 2010, 6:23 pm
I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Psalm 27:13 (NIV)
Good news—the kids have a place to live. Although at times it felt like God was silent as we prayed for this particular need, He was working in the background so that they would have w... Comment - Like
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Apr 17, 2010, 6:18 pm
But if we look forward to something we don’t have yet, we must wait patiently and confidently. Romans 8:25 (NLT)
The last two weeks have been BUSY. We drove to California the day after Easter to help our kids pack up their home and place it all in storage. Life's twists and turns had dealt th... Comment - Like
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Mar 25, 2010, 11:33 am
And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. Philippians 1:6 (NLT)
I'm down to the final lesson in Jesus, the One and Only—a study of the Gospel of Luke by Beth Moore. I reread the st... Comment - Like
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Mar 9, 2010, 4:58 pm
I waited patiently for the LORD to help me,
and he turned to me and heard my cry.
He lifted me out of the pit of despair,
out of the mud and the mire.
He set my feet on solid ground
and steadied me as I walked along.
He has given me a new song to sing,
a hymn of praise to ... Comment - Like
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Mar 3, 2010, 5:52 pm
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children. Proverbs 13:22 (Amplified Bible)
Oh, the excitement of a ten year old. Kate, as my oldest granddaughter, knew the meaning of undivided attention as a little one, but in recent years she assumed the position as "cruise director" for ... Comment - Like
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Feb 23, 2010, 5:30 pm
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Colossians 3:23-24 (NIV)
I was taken by surprise when I exited the Denver airport this pas... Comment - Like
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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