A Loss requires movement

You cannot go one place without leaving another.   When you have a loss, you have to leave one life, to recover, and to heal. In doing so, you may experience a series of losses. God is with you every step of the way. He is clearing the path as you...
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Trembling Aspen

The Trembling Aspen, often called the quaking aspen, is a small tree, often the first to grow back when the forest is cut.   This tree reminds me of the strength we have in Christ. When a tragedy strikes and we experience a loss, those that hold on to Our Lord...
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Patience

Patience   The other day I was at a fast food restaurant and ordered an ice coffee as I was going to be driving almost 30 miles to my home. I went inside instead of the drive-thru because I couldn’t remember the name of the coffee I wanted to order....
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Do you have an accepting heart

Let’s get to the heart of the matter.  God wants your heart.  You are probably going through some tough times, and your heart may be angry and, you may be deeply hurt.  God wants to give you a new heart.   “…I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and...
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Loss with Complications

Loss with Complications   Many women everyday face a challenge of expecting a baby they didn’t plan. The contemplation of not knowing what to do can be traumatic. Maybe there is not enough money to care for the child. Maybe the father or parent demands that an abortion take place....
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“Gay”, might not mean happiness

He was gay, his friends and family were at a loss for words. How could my good friend who I have known for years be gay? After all,  he was a Christian. I didn’t know what to say. The family was grieving multiple losses. The loss of his salvation, family,...
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God Cares

God Cares     There are days that seem like no one cares. That particular day may involve a pity party. But when we feel like our friends have forsaken us, we can always count on God. He is unchanging in an ever changing world. He brings stability to our...
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Where Do You Find Shelter?

Where Do You Find Shelter?   I grew up in the Cold War era. At school we would have air raid drills where we would line up in the hall, kneel over in a fetal position with head against the wall and hands on the back of our heads. As...
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Resist

  Family vacations can sometimes feel torturous, especially when one of your children is asking the same question continuously, “how much longer daddy?” My husband would always give my daughter the same answer, “two hours.” My daughter eventually stopped asking the question.   Satan is the same way.   He will...
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Medicine for the Weary

Medicine for the Weary   I have found the best way to boost my spirit is to get my mind off of myself and focus on the needs of others. We have the example of Jesus on the cross making provisions for his mother when He asked John to care...
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