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Things that are Helping Me These Days of COVID19
COVID19 is Changing Times These are different and uncertain times, aren't they? We are navigating new waters as COVID19 races across the world. And it seems that things change on a daily basis. We went from playing the March Madness basketball...
Two Steps Forward – A Book Review
Not long ago I got an email from the Revell Reads program letting me know what books were available for review. You get to choose a book or two in return for posting an honest review of the book(s). I used to do this on a semi-frequent basis but...
When You Need to Be Restored
After Amy died of a genetic disorder in 1992 I claimed 1 Peter 5:7 as my verse. “Casting all your care upon him, because he cares for you.” That’s a great verse. I still love it. But today 1 Peter 5:10 hit me. “...after you have suffered a...
My Favorite Amazon Purchases of 2018 and a Bonus
Some of my favorite purchases this year. Maybe the perfect gift for someone on your list this year.
Being Brave When Grief Takes Center Stage
Being Brave... For more than a year the Lord has been gently nudging me to do something that I did not do not want to do. Over the years I have shared bits and pieces of my personal journey through grief. But I know that I am supposed to share...
A Facebook Post, A Book Launch, and A Changed Heart
It all started with a Facebook post. My friend had shared that her friend, Erin Odem, The Humbled Homemaker, had a new book coming out in a few months and was looking for people to join her launch team. If you don't know, a book launch team is a...
GOD is Totally Trustworthy…Yes, I Believe That
It was late afternoon, but early for dinner. The restaurant was getting full, but not overcrowded. We sat at a high-top table in the bar. The chips were warm and salty, the salsa mild but good and the margaritas were excellent. We shared a...
Fun Friday Favorites Vol. 2
Friday - Woo Hoo!! Two weeks ago yesterday I got 8" of snow. Yesterday my car thermometer said 68 degrees at 3 in the afternoon! Did you know that yesterday was National Margarita Day? And there is a National Pizza Day? How about National...
Life is hard…but we can lighten the load
Life IS hard. I wrote the words above in a devotional I wrote on James 1:2-4. 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let...
Friday Favorites and Why You Need Them
It is FINALLY Friday! I am anxious to share some things with you that will make your life better, I promise!! This week has seemed very long. That is probably because I usually get plenty of sleep and this week I have a severe sleep deficit! On...
Time Spent with Jesus is Never Wasted Time
For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you, saying, ‘This person began to build and wasn’t able to finish.’ Luke 14:29-30 In a world of overscheduled, super busy households it is easy to...
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