Find Christian encouragement through God’s Word as you weather the obstacles and storms of your busy, everyday life.
It will rain here tomorrow, and I can hardly wait. I love a nice rainstorm. We could use the blessing of rain here–it’s been dry for a while. It feels like the earth is just waiting to explode. The trees want their buds to burst; the grass wants to pop with lush green color, and […]
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I saw this crossword clue in my paper today: “a 3-letter word for “stray morally.” Well, that’s easy- “S-I-N.” I think it may be easier for the puzzle maker to bring up sin than it is for most of us. I honestly admit that I have never said to my husband, “Honey, would you like
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How did Daylight Savings Time go for you this weekend? Does “springing ahead” disrupt your house? The pros and cons are many, but I will say I enjoy the ability to be outside later in the evenings. But this one hour of time change can wreak havoc on our sleep and health! Change can be difficult
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Jesus tells us why He came to earth: “I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.” (John 10:10 NIV) Jesus wants us to experience a life that is fully satisfied, at peace, and guided by the words and love of our Father, the King. If Jesus came to earth
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It’s the time of year when we gather with family. I love my memories of past holidays with my parents, grandparents, and extended family. One year we videotaped an “interview” with my Grandfather as a way of preserving family memories. It is a marvelous keepsake to watch. One thing we did not ask Grandpa
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It seems like an odd concept- gratitude in grief. I’ve been reading all about gratitude and giving thanks as fall is settling into our lives. But this season hasn’t brought thoughts of thankfulness and gratitude for me in a long time.
Gratitude in Grief-How Hope Brings Healing Read More »
“Consider how the wildflowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.” Luke 12:27, a perfect blog post I thought! My wildflower garden was gorgeous- I’ve been cutting flowers to bring in the house for weeks. It will be
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My sister and I spent her spring break this year in the desert. We usually opt for a place near the water, so we weren’t sure what to expect. We only knew it would be warm, which was our primary goal! When I pictured the desert, I imagined sand, cactus, hot sun, and a dry,
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During a recent sermon, our pastor began whispering. He stopped. Whispered again. Stopped. Whispered again. He certainly had everyone’s attention! While his sermon topic was not about hearing the voice of God, his point was that sometimes God speaks to us in a whisper. We miss His voice because we are too busy to slow
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My oldest granddaughter is an “adventurer” (her description). She was here for a visit, and we spent a whole day at the Mall of America. She loves the rides in their indoor amusement park. This year she wanted to try the ropes course. It’s “way up there”-I’m not sure of the exact measurements- but I’ll call
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