Jesus
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“One day the wife of a man from the guild of prophets called out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead. You well know what a good man he was, devoted to God. And now the man to whom he was in debt is on his way to collect by taking my two children as… Read more
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We share our home with two vocal, demanding dogs: Harper, a fourteen-year-old lab mix who belonged to my momma, and Sadie, a three-year-old from the Jackson County Humane Society. Their presence keeps our house from feeling empty after years of family bustle. Harper and Sadie have strong, distinct personalities. Harper, though slow with arthritis, is… Read more
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We adopted our youngest dog from a shelter, where she had come from an abusive background on the streets. Her distinctive long white hair and spotted face stood out to me. I asked her, “Do you want to come home with Nannie?” She placed both of her front paws on me and looked me square… Read more
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So often, we want OUT of a difficult situation. We’re not interested in what’s best in the long run; we want relief now. I remember when our daughters wore braces. Every month, the orthodontist would tighten the wires on their teeth so much that their teeth would ache for days. If you asked them during… 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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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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I had struggled for years with a neurological disorder. The symptoms became worse with stress so I resigned from my position as a director at a local hospital. The first two years at home were extremely challenging. No longer the ninety mile per hour driven woman I had always been I sank into a deep… Read more
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In the 1960 ‘s it was uncommon in most rural homes to have central heating and air systems. In Looneyville none of our houses had air conditioners in the summer. We would use boxed fans to stir hot air around just for a breeze of relief from the Georgia heat. Screen doors with spring hinges… Read more
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I enjoy the art of hand embroidery. It is a favorite hobby of mine. I love the challenge of pulling together stitch after stitch of various colors to create beauty. The work can be tedious and I must admit I do as much unstitching as I do stitching in order to make sure all of… Read more
For Real, Elaine?! 