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Trusting in Psalm 91
Key Verse: “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” (NKJV) I got the call that all moms dread they will get. “Mom, I tested positive for…
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An Evening Prayer of Thanksgiving
So much of the time my prayers turn into requests. Every now and then, it is good to just come to my heavenly Father to just thank Him for His goodness toward me. Come to say an evening prayer of thanksgiving without wanting to ask Him for anything in return. You are welcome to come along beside me while I…
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Apple Cider with Essential Oils
I find that there is something comforting about warm drinks. Cups of hot flavored coffee and rich, creamy chocolate cocoa are two of my favorites. Hot cups of apple cider can also be just what the doctor ordered on a crisp fall day or a wintry afternoon. I recently discovered that I could make apple cider with essential oils and have…
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God Will Lead Us to Where We Can See
Have you ever faced something in your life that made you question the goodness of God? Have you wondered if your eyes would ever see good things happen in your life again? If you answered yes to either question, I have good news. Although God didn’t promise we would never walk in darkness and face challenging situations, He did promise…
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Apple Dumplings
My deck is parked right in front of a beautiful mountain view. I love watching the leaves change colors in the fall. It is probably one of my favorite things about fall aside from apple desserts. Personally, there is just something about the taste and smell of apples cooking on a crisp evening that makes me love fall weather. Recently, I…
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He Finds Us Even in Car Lines
An unexpected wait at the drive-thru at my bank worked to be in my favor. It allowed me to take a much-needed time out to talk to God about something that had started to weigh me down in spirit. It also taught me the lesson that He never loses sight of us. He finds us even waiting in car lines. …
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Autumn Cider Pork Chops
When you come from the south, you grow up surrounded by mouth-watering food and good company. Pork Chops has long been a family favorite. Pork Chops with Gravy and biscuits was one of my sweet daddy’s favorite meals. I grill them from time to time, but they have never been one of my favorite meals. That is until I…
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We Don’t Have to Carry It All: In the Field with Samson
Did you know that you don’t have to carry it all? If you are like me, you can easily convince yourself that you do. Then, right after, allow other people to convince you of the same. I can completely wear myself out somewhere between my Enneagram 4 perfectionist tendencies and my zeal to please people. I can easily carry the…
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Where You Go I Will Go: In the Field With Ruth
You will often hear me make birthday and Christmas statements that I don’t know what to buy for certain loved ones. I find it challenging to find a special unique gift for people who already have everything. Unfortunately, too many “special and unique” gifts over the years have left me running out of ideas. My search for the perfect gift…
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Remember My Chains: In the Field with Apostle Paul
Have you ever wondered why God allows suffering? Have you ever asked why a loving God would allow you to live as if chained to a hardship on purpose while others go free? I admit I have asked my share of those questions. My questions led me to spend some time in the field with Apostle Paul and explore our…
