Times of Transition…The Best is Yet to Be

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May 24, 2015   “…But you saved the best till now.”  John 10 I love the days when we sit and ponder the wonder and the miracle of the love of God…those moments which seem to make time stand still…when the past, the present, and the future seem to, for a few seconds, collaborate in [...]

The Keeper of the Child

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March 5, 2015 Even when you are old, I will be the same. Even when your hair has turned gray, I will take care of you.  I made you and will take care of you.  I will carry you and save you. Isaiah 46:4 I have lived long enough to see the pendulum of life [...]

Just Passing Through

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December 17, 2014 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’”  Matthew 25:40  NIV  Just Passing Through In recent years, this term, Just Passing Through, has taken on a brand new meaning for me.  As I [...]

“OH, MY WORD!”

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December 10, 2014  “Like golden apples in silver settings, so is a word spoken at the right time.” Proverbs 25:11 “OH, MY WORD!” Communication is a gift from our Almighty God…and no other creature in all of creation has the vast ability and the propensity to speak as many words as women…With this gift, comes tremendous [...]

Lost and Found…

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October 23, 2014 Lost and Found… “What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open pasture and go after the one which is lost until he finds it?  When He has found it, He lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.”  [...]

Celebrating Sixty

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October 2, 2014 Celebrating Sixty “May He equip you with all you need for doing His will.  May He produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to Him.  All glory to Him forever and ever!  Amen.”  Hebrews 13:21 NLT I have discovered in my sixty years that [...]

Take the Time

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September 14, 2014 Take the Time You may be waiting for what still can be…Never grow weary in your wait… It is worth every moment you took…Every moment you take… Every tear that you cry…Every prayer that you make…   Take the Time… I have often wondered what the disciples thought and felt as they [...]

The God of Promise

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September 3, 2014 The God of Promise “But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me.  Don’t stop them!  For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.”  Matthew 19:14 (NLT)   What a busy exciting time of year as children and their parents prepare for the Back-to School season.  Haircuts…school [...]

Laugh Well-Live Well: Part II

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August 27, 2014 A happy heart is like good medicine.  But a broken spirit drains your strength.  Proverbs 17:22 (ICB) “A relaxed attitude lengthens a man’s life…” Proverbs 14:30 (TLB)   Part Two Laughter Redeems the Moments… Several years ago and many hair-doos ago, I clearly remember a summer day when laughter saved and redeemed [...]

Laugh Well-Live Well: Part I

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August 20, 2014 Laugh Well-Live Well Then we were filled with laughter, and we sang happy songs. Then the other nations said, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us, and we are very glad.”  Psalm 126:2, 3 (ICB)   I love silly…It took a long time [...]