truth
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Many years ago my oldest daughter and I went on a mission trip to Jamaica with Mark B Danzey and a bus load of other folks from Bethany United Methodist and Jefferson United Methodist Church. It was an awesome experience to say the least. While there we helped build school rooms and conducted daily Bible… Read more
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I had never cared for peanut butter. Never liked peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Nope, give me a banana sandwich instead. One Fall Friday night as elementary school girls will do, I went home with my good friend Camie. We were playing in her bedroom when she goes into the kitchen and comes back with… Read more
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Have you ever done something you were ashamed of? Have you ever said something to your spouse, child or parent you wish you could take back but it’s too late? The damage is done. If you focus on the mistakes you made, any wrong done to you, disappointments and loves lost it’s extremely hard to… Read more
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There comes a time in our lives when we have to make hard, heartbreaking decisions. We have to come to the realization: 1. We can’t change anyone no matter how hard we try, pray, threaten, nag, plead or beg. It’s their choice. Only God can if they allow the Holy Spirit to change their heart.… Read more
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I have to confess that like so many of those in the Bible who though chosen by God, still failed Him. I have failed terribly! I can relate a lot to Peter, always running my mouth when I should be quiet. Boastful, overzealous and a know it all! Peter actually thought he knew more than… Read more
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So often we have preconceived expectations of love. I remember when Bobby and I were in our late 30’s and attending a Young Adult Sunday school class doing a series on marriage. Every Sunday I left class feeling depressed and unloved because someone would say “my husband runs my bath for me and lights candles.”… Read more
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I am not crazy like the world considers or defines crazy, but I am conflicted and fighting a truly real spiritual warfare battle. It rages wildly and strongly. The desire of the enemy is to destroy me and you. He desires to kill our spirit, to keep us from praying. He desires to discourage us… Read more
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Based on a study of The Gifts of Imperfection – Brene’ Brown, Ph.D. Get Deliberate. Get Inspired. Get Going. How do you get deliberate? Make up your mind – I am going to live authentically! Set being authentic as a goal. Be determined to stand your ground. Be consistent and persistent. How do you get… Read more
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Truth and love are frequently discussed but seldom practiced. The apostle John had seen Truth and Love firsthand–he had been with Jesus. Truth and love are inseparable from living the Christian life. John wrote this letter to remind Christians to love one another, but to be alert to truth. Love means doing what God has… Read more
For Real, Elaine?! 