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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go,” Joshua 1:9 Sometimes where we find ourselves is not the most pleasant of places. Sometimes we did not decide to be in this place, but it…
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Monthly Motivation for June of 2023. Â I had recently finished the book “The Help” When I found out there was a movie, I could not wait to see it. There were many times in the movie I found myself angry at the injustice and other times touched by the tenderness. The love in the…
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Today I will consider the tree. I said to the almond tree, ‘Friend, speak to me of God,’ and the almond tree blossomed. Nikos Kazantzakis But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the loving-kindness of God forever and…
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I can’t believe it is February already. As we begin the month, let’s look at Monthly Motivation. This one has to do with tasting the layers of our lives. I have been reading a unique book, The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, by Aimee Bender. The premise of the book was fascinating. The main character…
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I love the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:11-32. Why? Because it is an example of God’s abundant Grace on which I lean so heavily. It is a picture of God’s love for us, for me. In church yesterday, the Pastor spoke of how the son in this parable had turned his back…
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In my lifetime, I have learned that two things are consistent. The first is that change is a part of life, and change will occur. Sometimes change is easy, and we welcome it, even pray for it. Sometimes change is challenging, and we wonder how we can escape the pain of it. The second and…
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“I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.” Psalms 59:16New International Version Oh, how I loved to sing. I remember as a little girl my parents, and I were at the home of family friends. I was standing on…
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So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 On your typical day, my dog Brodie is not afraid of bags of any kind. He is not fearful of handbags, grocery bags, or trash bags.…
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Have you ever failed at anything? I have. Have you ever fallen down either physically, or figuratively and felt you did not have the strength to keep on trying? I have. Have you ever felt lost/confused and just did not have the motivation even to try to get out of the hole you have dug…
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If there is one stairway to heaven for me, it is music. Â The Christian songs that I listen to inspire me and soothe my soul. Â In them and their message, I find hope and direction. This song is a blast from my past. Â We used to sing it in church, yes the church in which…
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