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“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us” — 2 Corinthians 4:7. God gave each of us a message, a song, and a story in our … Continue reading
Posted in God, Joy, Life is Good (mind), Writing
Tagged Corinthians, courage, Jesus Calling, pain, power, Sarah Young, story, treasure, trials
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Endless circle
“Will it hurt?” I ask He casually remarks, “Hopefully not; I’ve done this before.” “Well, this is my first time.” “Your finger’s quite swollen and red.” “Yes, it was injured.” A special tool Slices back and forth Vise grips pull … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family, God, Grandchildren, Joy, Life is fragile (body), marriage
Tagged adventure, contentment, doubt, guilt, injury, memories, pain, ring, wedding
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Are you content in your own skin?
Do I always rejoice? Am I continually thankful for what comes my way — always? That’s easy to answer: No! Should I be? Yes! The Apostle Paul, inspired by God, writes in the book of Philippians that I should be … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, God, Joy, Life is Good (mind), Peace, Praise
Tagged Jesus Calling, pain, Paul, Philippians, Sarah Young
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“What do you want me to do for you?”
My reading for the day takes me to the story of a blind beggar who receives his sight (Luke 18:35–43). Day after day the beggar sat beside the road. One day a crowd passed by. He asked what all the … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family, General, God, Life is fragile (body)
Tagged blind, Jesus, Luke, pain, persistence, praise, restoration, sight, supernatural
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Happy Birthday to my Son
It’s hard to believe my “baby” boy is 33 years old today! It seems like just yesterday when he began to eat solid food, say his first words and took those first unsteady steps. I distinctly remember when he was … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family, God, Grandchildren, Life is Precious (soul)
Tagged forgive, love, pain, prayer, tears
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Special Traditions
What’s it like during the Holidays without our special people around? On one hand, I try to be excited about the holiday season outwardly, but inwardly I’m still remorseful and dejected thinking about empty places at our table. It’s tough … Continue reading
Blessed are the mourners
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” (Matthew 5:4). These words are taken from the Sermon on the Mount (also known as the Beatitudes). Jesus is speaking to his disciples about troubles they will encounter when they … Continue reading
Posted in Family, God
Tagged Beatitudes, comfort, Corinthians, Jesus, Matthew, mourn, pain, Sermon on the Mount
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Tell it to Jesus
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1). God really is the only one I can go to in times of turmoil, confusion, and misunderstanding. He’s the one who understands my pain and knows … Continue reading
Posted in Family, friends, God
Tagged Edmund S. Lorenz, heart, Jesus, pain, peace, tears, Tell it to Jesus, unity
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Are you in a dry and thirsty land right now?
“O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; to see they power and thy glory, so … Continue reading