The challenge began a little more than fifty years ago. The Lord put me on a path not to my wanting, let alone making, but it was designed by His grace, and for my learning.
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Directionally Challenged
I am directionally challenged. While I can’t think of a time I was actually lost in my own back yard, that might be the only place I’m safe. I seem to have been born with
Read moreLove, Work and Joy
My mother had read somewhere and often repeated: In order to be happy, you need something to love, something to do, and something to look forward to. I used to quip that eating fulfills all
Read moreWe Are Seated With Jesus in Heaven
Praise be to my Father, who has blessed you in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Me. My Father raised you with me — your Lord Jesus Christ — and seated you with
Read moreA Kindness Witnessed
Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. ~Colossians 3:12 NLT THE REQUEST “I hate to ask, but we need
Read moreMary Magdalene–A Graceful Influence
“I believe [Mary Magdalene’s] simple, graceful impact is to remind us of the power of following Jesus…” (Graceful Influence, Lori Roeleveld, p. 131). “What do you mean you don’t believe?” The tone in my voice
Read moreOur Irrevocable Gifts
Do not wait for my Father to act. Even now he is waiting for you to act in Faith. The gifts of the Spirit of God and the calling of God are irrevocable. If you
Read moreIn the “Good Ole Days”
I was at the doctor last month and the receptionist reminisced about the “good ole days” where you could drink from your outside hose, ride your bike without a helmet, and sit on the floor
Read moreBreaking Through the Broken
Broken Did you know doctors will break bones on purpose to correct inconsistent growth? It’s the same concept as gardeners pruning trees and bushes, intentionally guiding the growth of the plant by focused breaking. Even
Read more10 Acts of Kindness to Brighten Someone’s Day
There are many things to love about kindness, especially random acts of kindness. Like how kindness is contagious. Think about a time someone acted kind toward you. Did you want to be kind to that
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