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Even when we are doing what Jesus tells us to do, it is sometimes very difficult and hard work. There are times when I feel ‘agitated (troubled and filled with fear and dread)’ (v.50, AMP). Today, while reading Mark chapter 6, I noticed the disciples were ‘straining at the oars, because the wind was against… Read more
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Do you check your spirit? In Luke 18:9-14, the Pharisee prays self-righteously, boasting about his religious practices, including fasting twice a week and paying tithes. In contrast, the tax collector humbly prays for mercy, and Jesus highlights the tax collector’s humility. So many times, we worship and seek after the wrong things. I know this… Read more
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Late evening thoughts: Taking apart your parents home is extremely painful. You travel back through their lives and the life you lived with them. Your heart is cracked wide open exposing every emotional feeling you have ever felt towards your immediate family. So thankful the Word of God comforts us through this time. His love,… Read more
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I was brought up in a Pentecostal Church where power through the baptism of the Holy Spirit was central to our religion. When I turned 30 I began to hunger and thirst for more of God, to know Him, to know His love. I began studying His word, digging deeper and deeper and praying more… Read more
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What’s your favorite time of day? My favorite time of the day in the summer is late evening. Dinner is finished. Dishes are cleared and the kitchen has been cleaned. I settle down into my comfy love seat with my day planner and begin striking off everything I did on my “To Do List.” Anything… Read more
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Today I ask Bobby could we ride to the mini Walmart in West Athens and then on the way back stop by Willie’s and pick up some chicken for our dinner. He said “or fish?” In other words, he wanted Captain D’s instead. I relented, reluctantly and said “Momma would probably rather have fish too,… Read more
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Today as we pulled into our youngest daughter Bre’s driveway we saw a wobbly legged baby deer standing next to the goat fence. We quickly became aware of the mama deer standing inside the goat pen. Mama and baby were separated. Our second daughter Nikki and her daughter Paisley were in the car with us.… Read more
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Late night thoughts:I remember the first time I saw my husband. My first impression was “he’s a wonderful father. “ This fact mesmerized me. I wanted more than anything to be with a man who would be a loving father who put his family first.He did. He always has.Is he perfect? No!Does he have issues?… Read more
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When I was around 14 years old we had free range chickens in our back yard. Hens and one mean obstinate rooster. He was a full fledged bully! He loved to torment! Day after day this devilish rooster would chase me when I came home from school. Constantly trying to flog me, jump on me… Read more
For Real, Elaine?! 