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He strengthens our weaknesses
When I was a really little girl I had a pretty bad speech impediment. I understood the English language and what everyone around me was saying. However, I could not form my words in response. Which was very frustrating for myself, and others whom tried to communicate with me. Consistently, the only person who knew…
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Nature
My youngest son wanted to read his book outside. The sun had already gone down and the air was slightly brisk. Though we put on our sweatshirts and headed outdoors. As he sat on his swing reading his book, I found myself relaxing on the ground, the dirt below me. Our dog in turn, excitedly…
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Rest in God
Sometimes I let fear consume my mind Logic hard to grasp, hard to find When I don’t place God where worry should be I let anxiety, get the best of me Though when I remember that God has it worked out I feel His peace in place of doubt In prayer and on bended knee…
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Leading with love
We went to a very specials woman’s funeral today. There was a theme from everyone whom spoke of her. She always made you feel like family. When you left her presence, you left feeling valued and loved. She had a lot of people there celebrating the life in which she lived. Positively impacting all those…
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Purpose of life
Who do we go to when we’re upset, mad, angry, hurting, sick, hopeful, joyful, full of praises, excited, celebration and the like? Those of us who are believers, will typically go to God. We will talk to Him in prayer knowing He is God. He is good and He is capable, loving, kind and has…
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Meaningful life
A young woman rushes out in front of a fast-moving train, though right before the train comes, she is held back. A man grabs ahold of her, taking her from the path of that oncoming train, as he wrestles with her, to save her life. This physical act reminding her that her life has value.…
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Kind and compassionate
Sometimes as humans we assume. We assume that we know everything about everybody, or that we know enough to come to our own conclusions on how we should treat them. I am not saying to be unwise on how we interact with others or to not have healthy boundaries. Those are essential and very important…
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Bike on display
I have a bike hung up in our garage. It is an old Schwinn bike and my dad and I decorated it just the way that I wanted it when I was a little girl. To me, it’s priceless. It’s like a childhood artifact, etched with memories of a time long ago. One filled with…
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Project complete
My husband and I are currently working on a decent sized project. Both of us learning new skills along the way. Following each step to make sure it comes together right. Board by board as we create something special for our family. I cannot wait until the project is over and seeing that final result.…
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Cellphones
Cellphones are very nice, and in some regards, a necessity, to have in today’s world. With that being said, there are some definite drawbacks. One that I really find to be true is how if we are not careful, they almost become tethered to us. We feel pressured and obligated to answer every notification, every…
Grown in Faith
Motivational words of faith to help us nurture our walk with our Lord and to better help us navigate this adventure called life. For there truly is nothing more important than our relationship with Him. May we always be growing in our faith.
Grown in Faith 