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Vicks VapoRub = comfort & healing
Just opening the blue jar of Vicks VapoRub® brings back fond memories of my Mom. Whenever I was sick, she would gently rub the ointment on my throat and chest and carefully cover the area with a towel. Then I’d … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christmas, Family, God, Holidays, Joy, Life is fragile (body), Life is Precious (soul)
Tagged Bible, comfort, Mom, sickness, Vicks
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Things aren’t as they used to be
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in … Continue reading
Posted in God, Joy, Life is fragile (body), Peace
Tagged aging, Bible, complain, fear, Jesus Calling, Sarah Young
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Are you thirsty?
“On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Faith, God, Life is Precious (soul), Peace
Tagged Bible, book of John, scripture, water
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Fried Green tomatoes anyone?
I eagerly watch as my first green tomato crop grows heartily on the vine. I can almost taste the juicy, red tomato next to a bacon slice surrounded by leafy lettuce all sandwiched between two pieces of toast. But patient … Continue reading
Soaring – part III
My responsibility is to wait upon God. From past experience, I know it is wise to rise in the morning and say, I give myself and this day to you, God. You are in charge — not me. I can … Continue reading
Posted in God, Life is fragile (body), Wisdom
Tagged bald eagle, Bible, glorify, Isaiah, strength
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The Lord is my Shepherd
“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside still waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake” — Psalm … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, God, Life is Precious (soul)
Tagged Bible, contentment, meditate, renewal, restoration, scripture, worry
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Good intentions
I really had the best of intentions when I set out to exercise. But the phone rang, not once but two times. I didn’t want to be rude, so I answered the phone — both times. I heard rustling in … Continue reading
Posted in God, Life is fragile (body), Wisdom
Tagged Bible, distractions, exercise, prayer, Proverbs
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Where did January go?
“The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you” — Numbers 6:25. Looking at my calendar, I see the first month of January is nearly over. Where did it go? There are 31 days in the … Continue reading
Posted in Family, God, Grace, Life is Precious (soul), Writing
Tagged Bible, gracious, January, Numbers, resolution
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Devoted to Prayer
Just five days before Christmas and I need to do an emotional and physical check. To be perfectly honest, I’d have to say not so good. My emotions are all over the place between elated and depressed. I’m totally elated … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Family, God, Grandchildren, Holidays, Joy, Life is Good (mind)
Tagged Bible, blessings, Colossians, Count Your Blessings, depression, devotion, emotions, prayer, thankful
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Do not be afraid
“As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you” — Joshua 1:5. We need not be afraid because God tells us he will never leave or forsake us. When … Continue reading
Posted in Family, God, Life is Good (mind)
Tagged Bible, courage, discouragement, fear, Joshua, Moses, strong
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