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Windows to Another World 

“by which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ), which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets:”‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭3‬:‭4‬-‭5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ What do you like to read, fiction or non-fiction? I always loved stories of adventure, mysteries, and fantasy. My Aunt Debi is a fantastic…

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Apeirophobia

“And now, dear brothers and sisters, we want you to know what will happen to the believers who have died so you will not grieve like people who have no hope.” 1 Thessalonians 4:13 It is challenging for this finite human’s brain to deal with the infinite. Even as a child, I’ve feared the concept of eternity. Yesterday, I learned I’m not the only one and that there is a name for it: Apeirophobia.…

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Fear

Fear What motivates you most, fear or faith? What do you fear: the lack of having enough food, finances, or things? Maybe it’s not being recognized, making a difference, or something else. Perhaps it’s what others think of you. Or it’s your death or the death of someone else you fear? I have some of those fears! Okay, maybe all of them from time to time.    How often have you had someone…

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“I wonder what part of the story we’ve fallen into…”

“I wonder what part of the story we’ve fallen into…” Have you ever tried to step outside the story of life and peer around the pages, like Frodo and Sam in The Stairs of Cirith Ungol chapter of the Two Towers, looking for hints to figure out the plot?  As they endure the urgent and fateful quest to return the One Ring to Mordor, the brave and weary Hobits stop and share what they believe is…

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Inevitable

I had plans for the day.  I went and cleaned the house of an elderly couple like I do every other Tuesday. Then, I went grocery shopping. I planned to clean our house a little extra when I got home, as we will have guests over for the weekend. After that, my plan was to make a loaf of sour dough bread, possibly make chocolate cookies, and work on a quilt I have started.  “We can make our own…

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Order From Disorder Chaos to Control

Does your life ever feel out of control or chaotic? We all know there have been seasons where we go through the messiness of life. I’m beginning to believe life is just a big mess, with moments in time when we get it right. I also think that’s not exactly a bad thing. Yet, my desire for perfection and the struggle between right and wrong keep me in almost constant frustration over the issues of…

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Lead on Good Shepherd

Follow in His Way Are you one of those who love to share their testimony about how God has restored a situation or walked you through a trial that led you to become a better version of yourself? Or are you someone who isn’t quite there yet, but finds strength and inspiration from those who’ve already walked the path you’re on and survived to tell the tale?   No matter where you are in your…

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Changing Perspective on Evil

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him, nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” John‬ ‭1‬:‭1‬-‭5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ This “Word” is Jesus. Everything was…

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A Walk to Remember

There was a young man who was so on fire for the Lord that when he was told he had terminal brain cancer he replied with, “Jesus is my best friend and God thinks I’m awesome!” It astounded the doctors so much they asked him if he heard and understood what they said. He said,  “yes, Jesus is my best friend and God thinks I’m awesome.” “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.…

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Who Are You Trusting In Today?

“Eve found the serpent more trustworthy than God, not because of its credentials, but because the serpent said what Eve wanted to hear.” Who are you trusting? I saw this statement on social media today. It really hit me in the heart. I felt led to share it. My only reply I left to it was, “This is so good!” Then, I hit the share button. Someone replied to my response with, “How so?”   The more…

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Are You Connected

Pick up the line and get connected My heart and mind have been restless, loud, and unsettled (kinda like my stomach lately with this Alpha-gal). It’s been difficult to wake up in the morning and have that quiet time, connecting with the Lord. My husband and I have been working such long hard hours in the summer heat building decks and helping out an elderly couple in need with minor chores…

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10 Years!

10 Years! A lot can happen in 10 years! As of 2023, the average age of people getting married was 28 for women and 30 for men. By the time they hit my age they will have had over 20 wedding anniversaries. They most likely will have raised kids together and may even be helping them through college. Or maybe, they are grandparents together. Surely 20 or so years together is considered a life…

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Forging the Way to Serve,Forge On!

Do you know what your calling is? “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.” Deuteronomy 6:5 NKJV “Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’”Matthew 22:37 NKJV “And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your…

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Fathers and Flat Tires

When the Father’s role in our life takes its rightful place, there is balance! As you know Father’s Day was celebrated yesterday across the country. Families honored their fathers by taking time to make phone calls, give cards, gifts, and or have get togethers. For the fathers no longer here, surely there was a moment of bitter sweet reflection. That time of reflection made by the fatherless is…

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Do More Than Prepare the Soil!

“He plowed the land, cleared its stones, and planted it with the best vines. In the middle he built a watchtower and carved a winepress in the nearby rocks. Then he waited for a harvest of sweet grapes, but the grapes that grew were bitter.” Isaiah 5:2 NLT Every so often I feel God brings my attention back to the Garden. There’s something about having a garden of your own that connects you to…

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Alpha and Omega

Come with me down some rabbit trails… Alpha and the Omega “These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs.” Luke 12:29-30 NLT Worry is a state of anxiety and uncertainty over actual or potential problems. I don’t feel like I am a person who would classify myself as someone who is a “worry wort.” There are times, however, when I…

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If

If you could hold adventure in a bottle! If It’s a tiny word with big responsibilities, creating possibilities. If, is a conjunction (Okay I have to sing, “🎶 conjunction junction what’s your function?…🎶”) If has the power to connect two or more events or things to occur at the same time and point in space. I feel like I’ve been declaring a lot of “if” statements lately: “If we made this much…