Strengthened by Forgiveness Words of yesterday slammed into my chest, mocking the rhythm of will. Stupid. Useless. Pitiful. Why do I till the rocky soil of relationships for hope day after day, I start again. Close eyes. Breathe. Forgive. Plant. […]
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Sparrows Fall: Suicide Not even a sparrow falls without God’s knowledge and we are more precious than they. Oh, one day, I pray that I embrace this truth with the depth and security of one who trusts God no matter […]
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The cross was necessary for the salvation of many. I have done so many things wrong, and I can never make myself clean enough. But, even saying that I confess I want another answer. I don’t want suffering to be […]
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Cloak of Hope Form of a condemned caterpillar, known by a Creator wholoves the despised. Chosen to shed the itchy filth and red rags of hopelessness And emerge into a purple cloak of hope–You delight in me! Turning My Page: […]
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Healing among the Tombs emerged from time studying the demon-possessed man described in Mark 5. I wrestled with and even hesitate to post anything in this arena. I have edited this intro repeatedly, but a wise friend suggested, “If you […]
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Freedom starts with hope. Realizing the power of trust, belief, and faith, inherent in the word has kept me reaching out and allowing others to reach in no matter what crisis comes my way. I have been struggling lately. Sometimes […]
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“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3;16 Turning My Page: Conviction Overturned by Love Conviction certain, I trembled as the sentence […]
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Turning My Page Parenting an adult child is both a joy and full of landmines and challenges. Each stage of my children’s development has been a pleasure, and when my oldest reached for more independence, I loved watching him gain […]
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Jesus answered, “If you knew the gift of God and who is asking you for a drink, you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” John 4:10 ESV I have been contemplating the ripple effect […]
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Turning My Page: Reframing Suffering Reframing Suffering The portrait slumped in the back corner of the attic. Her head folded in resignation of neglect—abandoned. “A beginner’s musings,” I guessed, ready to dismiss my discovery. But something drew me to the […]
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