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when mother’s day hurts…

I will never forget the third Sunday of June of 1994.  I was in college, and few of us had volunteered to lead kids in Sunday afternoon program.  We had decided to do a special project on this Sunday... probably the most popular craft that is done on this day every year... A TIE-card for… Continue reading when mother’s day hurts…

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today’s words to live by…

Acknowledge My sovereignty by giving thanks in all circumstances.  (1 Thess 5:18) Live by faith, not by sight.  (2 Cor 5:7) You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail. (Proverbs 19:21) Viewed from above, the obstacles that frustrate you is only a light and momentary trouble.  (2 Corinthians 4:16-18) My Power flows… Continue reading today’s words to live by…

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Unpredictable Life…

"Many things feel out of control." - First paragraph of today's devotional, and it immediately caught my attention. "Your routines are not running smoothly.  You tend to feel more secure when your life is predictable." - BINGO!  That's me!  I'm all for adventurous life... but I'm a controlled risk taker... and I like controlled adventure! … Continue reading Unpredictable Life…

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praying is a privilege, not a punishment!

I'm the first to admit that I don't have the gift of intercession... apparently this gift skipped a generation... both my grandmothers and my mom were amazing prayer warriors.  When I was a little girl, I would find my mom praying in another room or even in a closet in the mornings.  My paternal grandmother… Continue reading praying is a privilege, not a punishment!

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Church (S)Hopping…

It's been three months since I've been without a home church.  Last time I was without a home church was back in 1998, so I'm kind of new at this.  Since I had been serving as staff in my last ministry for 9+ years, I have to admit that it's been kind of nice to… Continue reading Church (S)Hopping…