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It was 5:00 am when I secretly stared at my husband while he shaved. His form was highlighted amidst the dark by the vanity light. For eons, he’s followed the same morning routine to prepare for work. I’m honored to share life with him. In ...
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I sat on my hands to keep them warm. My heart pounded and my thoughts darted in a million directions. I wanted to read but I couldn’t concentrate. My prayers were earnest but not enthusiastic. Also, I was hungry. How long would we be stuck ...
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How do we faithfully pray about our greatest concerns when weeks turn into decades and we don’t see answers we've longed for? How can we experience joyful lives while waiting on God? Most of us are waiting for answers to prayers we’ve prayed for years ...
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“Lord, I’m your currency, spend me how you wish.” My early morning walk was a perfect time to pray. The “money terms” first occurred to me a few weeks earlier on my way to church. I sang an old song as I drove. “Wow, my ...
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When I was young, time wasn’t something I thought about. Days felt the same as I went about routines and responsibilities. I lived in the rhythm of doing the next thing. Having watched many years vanish, I yearn for my life to no longer be ...
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One hot humid July day I made a new friend. A cute young black woman caught my eye as I pounded the asphalt route in our neighborhood. Our paths merged onto a narrow sidewalk. There we were side by side, with nowhere else to go ...
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“Lord, do I really love You?” My words came suddenly without thought. I’d never questioned my love for Him. There I was, driving to my first solo retreat in the mountains. Even before I left town, I was gabbing with Him. I wanted to take ...
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One sunny, chilly day in Gulf Shores, Alabama, I encountered Jesus. It was spring break in my senior year of high school. Several friends and I shared a small, concrete block house, just off the beach. As I ambled along, watching the waves, an odd ...
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Shock knocks the breath from me; my swirling thoughts escape. Everything’s a blur. I’m stunned; numb. When I return to my senses, the earlier musings aren’t relevant. The soup I’d planned doesn’t matter. I don’t need to cook at all. Who cares what clothes I ...
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Frilly red hearts, chocolates, and romantic dinners fueled my imagination the instant I flipped my calendar to February. Will my husband remember? Will he show up with an oversized, pricey, glittery card? Maybe he’ll toss in a dark chocolate candy bar for good measure, if ...
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Would you know Jesus if He walked right beside you? I’m not sure I would. His own disciples didn’t recognize Him. In Luke 24 we're told how the resurrected Jesus caught up with two of His followers, in deep conversation, as they walked from Jerusalem ...
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I want to whet your appetite for God’s Word. I want you to be hungry for His unique message for you. It’s a great time to read through the gospel of Luke which contains my favorite account of the Christmas story. Clear your mind and ...
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