Roots

Roots   As I was weeding around my rose bushes this afternoon, I found as I pulled on a weed it would come up, but would have a root that continued horizontally twelve or more inches.   There are all kinds of roots; physical, emotional and spiritual. Jesus talked about...
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The Lord upholds those that seek Him

When a heart withstands tribulation, our Lord is glorified! He wants us to turn to Him in times of trouble, uncertainty and proclaim His goodness and power. This may be difficult to do when you are in the midst of a loss. Psalm 34:17 says, “The righteous cry out, and...
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What about Family?

What about Family?   I remember when my dad was dying. I was 35 years old and he had been bedridden for a year, suffering from Parkinson’s disease. That was a time when most people had never heard of Parkinson’s. He was at home with a weekly visit from a...
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He gave me so much more

What is not possible in our minds is not limited in His mind. When my husband was killed, I asked the Lord to lift up my family. What I was asking for in my limited mind was the Lord to carry our hearts during this time of loss. Not knowing...
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What’s the Difference?

What’s the Difference?   There is a difference in losing a spouse to death rather than through divorce. When someone is divorced they may have to defend their character, where it may not be an issue with a death, unless the person is accused of murdering their spouse.   Someone...
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You have an inheritance

  The cover of Money Magazine this month said, “Give Yourself A Raise.” My first thought was as Christians we already have a raise. Jesus Christ dying on the cross was our full provision, “our raise.” Jesus freed us from the poverty curse. 2 Corinthians 8:9 says, “For you know...
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What Are Blessings?

What Are Blessings?   Many times we think of blessings as material possessions. That could be a Western way of thinking. But, blessings can include a loving family, true and loyal friends, joy, peace and a good night sleep.   There are many verses in the Bible about giving. Again,...
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He hears my cry

  I cried out to the Lord over and over. My tears swallowed me up. My dreams were far off and had all but disappeared. The Lord knew my heart and He knew each cry. As I read Psalm 34:17, “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, And delivers...
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What is Truth?

What is Truth?   I have heard many people say they were searching for truth. It is quite simple. Jesus said, “…I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6  NKJV   Jesus is the only One who has...
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The Detour

Do you feel like your life is on a detour; that you have been diverted down a different path? Last week as I was driving back from Florida and I had to take a detour.  I was taken off the quickest route and this was going to add hours onto...
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