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Finding Joy in Life’s Brokenness
As I strolled down the driveway toward the back of the house, I was greeted by the unmistakable symphony of my mom’s disgruntled grumblings. There she stood, bravely battling the outdoor spigot, her shirt now sporting a fashionable wet mark and an expression that could cause the grumpiest of people to turn a frown upside Continue reading
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Overcoming Worry: Lessons From my Birdhouse
As I hung my painted gourd turned birdhouse out on the limb of my apple tree, I wasn’t really expecting much. I just thought it looked pretty and I wanted to display it in my yard, adding a touch of color to the lush greenery surrounding my home. The vibrant hues of red and green Continue reading
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Is it ok to be Angry With God?
We have all been there. We are going through life on our merry way, when, all of a sudden, calamity strikes and stops us right in our tracks. Grief, fear, anxiety, and anger grip us, leaving an oppressive weight on our hearts that can feel unbearable. In those moments, we often feel isolated, as if Continue reading
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Why Won’t You Remove This Thorn, Lord?
Have you ever gone through a trial that seemed to last forever? No matter how often you pray for relief, none can be obtained. It feels like you’re caught in a never-ending cycle of struggle, where each day brings its own challenges and weight to bear. You might find yourself questioning why these hardships have Continue reading
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How to Delight Yourself in the Lord
When I was a young mother, my husband, me and our six month old son moved 8 hours away from home to Roanoke, Va to become youth pastors. I had never been very far from home, so this was a new experience for me. As I looked around, breathtaking mountain ranges surrounded me. I was Continue reading
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Make Every Effort
Today I am joining the the #FiveMinuteFriday group of writers to write for five minutes on a one word prompt. Today’s word prompt is: Effort. While looking at this week’s word, many different ideas went through my mind to write about. But then 2 Peter 1:5-7 caught my attention. It says: “For this very reason, Continue reading
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The Power of God’s Word: Lessons from a Winter Wonderland
We have had a lot of snow falling in Western Pennsylvania this year. I feel like every day there is some sort of white precipitation coming from the sky, creating a picturesque winter landscape that transforms our surroundings into a serene wonderland. The snowflakes dance gracefully as they descend, covering everything open to its arrival, Continue reading
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Are You Spiritually Satisfied?
Today I am joining with the #FiveMinuteFriday group of writers to write for five minutes on a one word prompt. This week’s word prompt is: SATISFIED As soon as I read this week’s word my mind went right to evaluating my past year. I began to ask questions like: Am I satisfied with the amount Continue reading
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Finding Peace by Trusting God: Lessons from an Accident
Back in November, I experienced something so frightful that it left a lot of trauma and questions lingering in my mind, making it difficult to focus on anything else. The event unfolded unexpectedly, plunging me into a spiral of fear and disbelief that felt surreal. As I grappled with the emotional aftermath, I found myself Continue reading
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Trusting God’s Plan for Your Future
Can you believe we have entered a new year? It blows my mind that we are a quarter of the century into the millennium. And as with any new year, we are given a blank slate to start new and afresh. My husband and I, for example, are on a “diet” to eat less sugar Continue reading
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