Flood

Flood

The floods have risen up, O LORD. The floods have roared like thunder; the floods have lifted their pounding waves. ~Psalm 93:3 We’ve all been there. Our hearts begin to race, our breath becomes fast and shallow, our thoughts swirl. The...

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The Heart

The Heart

Rend your heart and not your garments. ~Joel 2:13 Morning is my favorite time of day. We rise early and after my husband Bob leaves for work, our house is quiet except for the occasional snore of our dogs, Gracie and Cody. This is my time alone...

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The Pause

The Pause

Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. ~James 3:5 When our children were in middle school their Science teachers asked each of them to compete in...

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Good Grief

“I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.” -John 16:20 This week as we approach Thanksgiving, our thoughts turn to those we love and those we have lost...

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Reach Forgiveness

Reach Forgiveness

“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.” -Luke 15:20 Forgiveness… it’s not easy. Our ears hear the...

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A Firm Place to Stand

A Firm Place to Stand

“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...

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