Tag: blogger
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Listen; God’s telling you something
Following Jesus is hard. It means giving up the things of this world which we think bring us fulfillment. It means a constant battle between grace and guilt, the tug of war between our conscience and our desires. If only we’d listen to the right voice.
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Say ‘No’ and be OK with it
If you’re like me, you allow the needs of others to take precedence over yours. You are less likely to say ‘no’ even when necessary, for fear of hurting feelings or being ‘mean’. As I age, I’m learning that saying ‘no’ is an integral piece of personal growth. This year, it’s one of my many […]
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Final Week 2018: Find Comfort in Uncertainty
We’re officially in the last week of 2018! Where did the time go?! If you’re like me, you’re taking stock of the year; what worked, what didn’t, goals accomplished, unfulfilled resolutions, etc. It’s an integral part of preparing for the new year, to usher it in with awareness of where we are and […]
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MAMA
Mama When God made you, He took extra time. He put a little bit more of everything that is good. Just a little more love, a little more grace, a little more patience, a little more kindness, a little more strength, a little more courage, a little more joy, a little more beauty. I am […]
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America And Her Guns
On February 14, 2018, a man opened fire at a high school in Florida, killing 17 people and injuring many more. America had already seen 30 mass shootings, 45 days into the new year. The perpetrators of these horrific incidents stole the futures of innocent unsuspecting humans. President Donald Trump ordered that the national flag […]
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