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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…
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Peace When Things Seem Tough
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7— NIV There’s an old hymn titled; It Is Well With My Soul. You might recognize some of the lyrics… When peace like a river attendeth my wayWhen sorrows like sea billows rollWhatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to sayIt…
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24 Ways Christ Tells Us Who We Are In Him {{Sweet Tea & Friends July Link-Up}}
“For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. In him we…
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Book Review: Is God Still Awake? By Shelia Walsh
In this delightfully touching children’s picture book, a little girl asks big questions about God. A small girl named Poppy is accompanied by her companions— Her cat and dog and asks her parents and God big questions. She wants to know if God is awake if he hears her prayers and if he is always with her. With humorous rhyming…
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The Gift Of Rest
Scripture: There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience. Hebrews 4:9-11— NIV Encouragement: I’ll rest when I’m dead. Have you…
