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Return To Rest
Scripture— Let my soul be at rest again, for the Lord has been good to me. Psalm 116:7— VOICE Encouragement— So often, we have to speak to ourselves, you know, that internal dialog. Usually, when we’re weary, we don’t want to talk much. We typically like to sit down and not speak. We need to remember to tell ourselves to keep…
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Book Review: Girl-To-Girl 60 Mother-Daughter Devotions For A Closer Relationship and Deeper Faith— By; Stacey And Bekah Pardoe
I was honored to participate on the launch team for this great book. My heart was warmed throughout my participation. I had so much fun getting to know Stacey and Bekah more intimately. This was such a refreshing mother-daughter devotional to read. Tweens and their mothers will love this, written by tween daughter and mother. Stacey and Bekah are so…
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Celebrating Gratitude—The Gift Of Laughter
A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones.” Proverbs 17:22—NASB One of God’s most lovely gifts is the gift of laughter. Laughter can reduce stress brighten your mood, boosts your immune system, lower your blood pressure, and much more. I love to laugh, and I’m grateful to be able to celebrate His gift of laughter.…
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A Prayer That Got Answered In An Unexpected Way
“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” Mark 11:24 —NIV Have you ever prayed for many days, months, or even years for help during a situation, troubled season, or circumstance, or praying for family or friends to find God? Here’s a story about a prayer that got…
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Intentionally Cleaning Out My “Shoulds”
It’s that time again when we join to share our monthly reports with the #OneWordCommunity over at Lisa Notes. We share how we discover, learn and grow with our Word Of The Year. So I have to tell you, I had no idea what I would write about this month— UNTIL. I read Lauren Sparks’ update on her One Word 2022 REST. Her article titled What…
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The God Who Stays
“You’re such a blubbering mess; Jesus has us,” I say to my dog as her tongue sticks to my arm while driving. She’s been riding in the car with me several times a week for a few years now. And she’s not a fan of car rides. She throws fur, drools, shakes, and yes, when she’s close enough to me,…
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My Creator Shepherds Me Through Seasons Of Grief {{Sweet Tea & Friends August Link Up}}
In all parts of life, God teaches us many lessons and prepares us for tough times. Grieving because of losing a loved one is one of those tough times. I admit that my grief is one of the hardest things to overcome, but I know I can make it through challenging times. When you think of grief, do your thoughts…