tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60883247477166446542012-02-02T08:36:08.695-05:00"The Lord is gracious... and of great mercy." Psalm 145:8Mary Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06960631192675693776noreply@blogger.comBlogger3231100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6088324747716644654.post-61854164155471639522012-02-02T07:53:00.000-05:002012-02-02T07:53:25.242-05:00

So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.James 1:19-20 Swift to hear...if I hearing, then I am not TALKING.  To listen I must be quiet.  Deidra reached out to Michelle last week.  When Michelle needed a friend, Deidra was there.  They say quietly and worked, but Michelle wasn't alone.

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Today is my Dad's 90th birthday! My three sisters and I were able to visit my parents all at the same time.  That doesn't happen often.  I have three brothers who were not there.  I live on the east coast, I have three siblings in Arkansas  (where my parents live) and three in California.  It is a rare treat that we get together with my parents at the same time! I am so thankful for the

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Lisa-Jo's word for this week's 5 minute Friday is Tender... It was a bittersweet time for this young mama with the tender heart.  She knew things weren't going well.  She also knew it was her last opportunity to be a mama. Nine long months she carried her.  Four short days she lived.  Tiny.  Sweet.  With a bad heart, lungs not so good, genetic defects that antibiotics and operations could not

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“Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!” Mark 4:41b As I have said earlier this week...he's got in his hands.  He is in charge and I just need to trust.  What is going on in my life is just that MY life, designed by HIM...therefore, I look for the joy because this is after all...MY journey.

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Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.James 1:2-4 NIV Here it is from The Message... Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know

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Last night I began thinking about what I wanted to post today.  Nothing felt right.  Nothing sounded right.  I felt as if I had no inspiration.  Nothing worthwhile to say or share.  Still nothing this morning...then I remembered this... "Be strong. Take courage. Don't be intimidated. Don't give them a second thought because God, your God, is striding ahead of you. He's right there with you

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“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."Matthew 7:7-8 Joining Deidra at Jumping Tandem  

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Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 I love this line: "for our

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worth your time. Just a couple of posts that are worth your time - I promise.  This one by Kathleen...a few kinds words. This might be Michelle's best post EVER!  And she is a GREAT writer. Watch this and please say a prayer for this family. I love these quotes posted by Stefanie! Lord, thank you for leading me to these blogs...these women have touched my life in ways I could never have

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for me. Today I started the first organized study of a book of the Bible.  I am participating in the Good Morning Girls study of the book of Ephesians.  In a way, I am embarrassed to admit that this is my first organized study. But one thing I have learned from other bloggers and the Relevant conference is to be truthful and transparent.  So there you have it folks....I have NEVER participated in

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Awake... That is the word for today.  I returned on Wednesday from a week back home. A week in the place where I lived for 20 + years.  A place I called home. I realized while I was there that you can never go back. Things change.  People change.  Places change. I woke up.  I woke up to the fact that it is not the same. I enjoyed seeing people and places, but it and they are different. I am

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Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed,    for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning;    great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23  New every morning...gifted with a NEW day, EVERY day.  The New Living Translation says it like this: The faithful love of the Lord never ends!      His mercies never cease.  Great is his faithfulness;       his mercies

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I wrote this post last January.  As I re-read it, I still believe it is appropriate for me this year.... Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV) Today is the opportunity to begin again...everyday is an opportunity to begin again, yet when the new year approaches many seem to the think this

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 You are my refuge and my shield;    I have put my hope in your word. Psalm 119:114 Lord, as I enter a new year please help me to remember to put my hope in your word. Joining the Sunday group at Jumping Tandem

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It is going to be quiet around these parts for a few days.I may drop in on some of your blogs, but I am going to try and limit my online time.  Have a Merry Christmas!

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So do not fear, for I am with you;    do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you;    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 This is not an ordinary Monday.  Not for me and not for his family. In just a few hours I will get in my car, drive a few miles and enter the church. The church where a family will bury their husband, father,

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about what Joseph must have been feeling and thinking?  He didn't want to embarrass Mary and make matters worse for her. I am thinking that matters were probably not so good.  She was pregnant and not married - so he was willing to just to "divorce her quietly" (Matthew 1:19)  "But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David,

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Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 It seems I live in a world of flux...things are constantly changing.  The plan for today?  Guess what?  It got changed yesterday.  In planning events for the spring semester at work, one event has had the date changed three times and it could change again.  Ever try to plan a reception with catering and reserve a room on

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Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. I Thessalonians 5:16-18 What robs us of our joy?  Pray without ceasing...does that mean we have to be on our knees or in church 24 hours a day? These were two of the questions asked yesterday at church.  As we celebrate that last two weeks of advent, these questions are worth

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Joining Deidra At Jumping Tandem

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I awake on Friday and can't wait for 5 minute Friday.  What is the word?  What will I write? COLOR?  Is she serious?  COLOR?  Then I realize, color shades my world daily.  The colors around me but also the colors within me.  My thoughts, my words, my attitudes. All color my life...and those I encounter each day.  Am I giving them a warm, loving color?  The hues of red, yellow and blue? Or

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I am running late but gotta share these links...check them out! Lisa-Jo - great thoughts on social media!! Sarah Markley - she talks about letting go and resting during this season.  Have a great day!

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Return to your rest, my soul,    for the LORD has been good to you.  For you, LORD, have delivered me from death,    my eyes from tears,    my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before the LORD    in the land of the living. Psalm 116:7-9 Right to the core of my being.  That is where these words went. STRAIGHT. TO. THE. CORE. It is as if I have been living in a cloud the last few weeks. 

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I set My bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a sign of a covenant between Me and the earth. Genesis 9:13 Joining Deidra at Jumping Tandem

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Tired...that is today's word.  And I can relate! I am tired. Tired of feeling like a nobody.  I walked into the room of almost 200 women and even though I knew many of them, I felt like a nobody. The table was beautiful. The conversation was lovely. The food was delicious, yet...I didn't belong there. I have lived here over 4 years.  4 years and 8 weeks...but then, who is counting?!? Is

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And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.”II Corinthians 12:9 Two years ago today, I posted my first post on this blog. I posted about grace.  I used this photo. In the two years since that post I have added a signature. I have added music. I have taken away music. I have learned a bit about HTML. I have met new friends...both online and in

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You are my refuge and my shield;    I have put my hope in your word. Psalm 119:114 HIS word never changes. HIS word is perfect. HIS word has all the answers. Why do I try to fix things myself?  My hope is in HIM. I got to hear Aaron Shust perform this song LIVE at the Relevant Conference.  It might just be my new favorite song! When it feels hopeless, it really isn't.  By the way, I

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I hosted.  I set the table.  I lit the candles. We had ham and turkey.  We had sweet potatoes and mashed potatoes. I got to feed hungry college boys.  And... I FORGOT to take a picture. But, I have my memories.   Memories of young men saying thank you.  Far from home due to basketball schedules.  Memories of meeting some parents and forming new friendships. Blessings come in strange

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Joining Deidra and others for....

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Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 As we enter the season of Thanksgiving, I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity I had to attend the Relevant Conference.  I met some wonderful women and one of the greatest gifts I received was the freedom of realizing that I shouldn't post...just to post.  I

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Wait for the LORD;    be strong and take heart    and wait for the LORD. Psalm 13:14 "You already know the ultimate destination of your journey; your entrance into heaven.  So keep your focus on the path before you, leaving outcomes up to Me." taken from                                            Devotions for Every Day of the Year by Sarah Young Jesus Calling, Enjoying Peace in His

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She wants to grow so badly. She wants her belly to get full.  And round.  She wants her skin to stretch and itch. And he wants it too.  She sees doctors.  He sees doctors.  She takes shots.  She takes pills. And there is no growth. Growing up she wanted to be married.  To have babies.  To have a family. Years later...she is married and she has a family.  A family of two. Maybe

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"About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God..."Acts 16:25a They were singing.  And they were in JAIL. I find myself thinking if they can sing while in jail, then I can sing and praise Him when things aren't going well for me. Yesterday, during the message the pastor said, "St. Augustine said, He who sings, prays twice."  Many times in my life, when I don't know what to

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that is what it was..unexpected.  The ultrasound showed a developed baby, but the placenta - it was "overripe."  That was the word the doctor used.  Overripe.  The baby was under weight, too small, but the placenta was overripe.  Now what? More tests. And waiting. She was born a couple of weeks later. Very tiny.  She lived a very tiny life...just four short days. It was all so unexpected.

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Still struggling today. I still feel like I have nothing worthwhile to share. But I am so thankful for His goodness. For His blessings. For His creation. Even when I am tired and think I can't do it anymore.  He can.  And I can say thank you! 654. rest. 655. visit with family. 656. parents.  657. The Relevant Conference. 658. photos - reminding me of spring and summer. 659. sleep. 660.

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I have returned from my visit to my parents...exhausted.  Emotionally and physically. I returned from the Relevant Conference sick on Sunday, October 30th.  Lost my voice on Tuesday.  Left on Wednesday to go visit my parents. I have nothing in me to share with you.  Here are some links to other posts about the conference. I am hoping to feel better and be back later this week.

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I am out of town visiting my elderly parents.  My well is running dry.  I am tired.  I need rest.  I need Jesus to take over.  I need to let go. Please hop over and check out Ann's post.

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The Relevant Conference. I experienced a myriad of emotions.  I was anxious.  Fearful.  Happy.  Sad.  Afraid.  Tearful.  Tired.  The list. Goes. On.  At times the conference was overwhelming.  So much information.  So little time to digest.  More than once I went back to my room for some quiet time to let the Lord speak to me about the things I had heard. Thursday afternoon I arrived at the

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When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, “Moses! Moses!”    And Moses said, “Here I am.” “Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” Exodus 3:4-5 It wasn't a long drive.  Just under 2 hours.  It was a little rainy...OK, when I left it was a LOT rainy.  But traffic wasn't bad and

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May you experience HIS presence this weekend.

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I am leaving in a few hours...I have had to work late the last two nights and I am not packed.  But, I AM excited and looking forward to the experience.  While the button says "I'm going!" soon it should say "I'm there!" I look forward to sharing with you about the experience.  I have a couple of posts scheduled and hope to have time to check a few of yours! Blessings...

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Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.James 4:14 How much time do I have?  How long is a mist?  My mist is different than your mist. What if it is just one day?  How am I spending my time?  What words am I saying?  I was never a big soap opera fan but I remember the opening of the show Days of Our

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In less than 72 hours I will be at The Relevant Conference.  I am just a little nervous.  I don't know anyone that is going to be there...well, I don't know them in person.  I know a few in the sincerest "bloggy" sense of the word!  I don't have a roommate and that suits me fine.  I would only want to room with someone I know.  I am brave enough to attend a conference where I know no one, sharing

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May the words of my mouth be appropriate...as the colors of the season. Have a blessed weekend...

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Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. James 4:14 It's here. My birthday.  51 years old.  What have I accomplished?  What have I learned?Plenty, but I am not going to elaborate on my (perceived) accomplishments or what I have learned.  Just want to say thank you, Lord for...my wonderful family.John

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again. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 It's happening again...that feeling I get when another year has passed and some of things that I wanted to change this year did not change.  Things that I wanted to change before I turned 50, then before I turned 51...but I didn't succeed.  I sit and reflect...think of what a

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Struggling to find any words and thoughts that I feel are worthwhile to share.  So I will share some pictures from my vacation last week... My view when I woke up last Monday morning... Not exactly the view from my bedroom at home!!! It was overcast and foggy one day.  We went to one end of the island and went up in the lighthouse, but the view wasn't great.  We walked out to the end of this

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The heavens declare the glory of God;    the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech;    night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, they use no words;    no sound is heard from them. Psalm 19:1-3 I am reminded of these verses, as I marvel at the beauty of the ocean... and the wonder of the sky... Lord thank you for the blessing of your

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So go to the street corners and invite to the banquet anyone you find.Matthew 22:9 Jesus invites EVERYONE to come to him.  Not just the wealthy, not just the poor, not just the sick, not just the healthy...he invites EVERYONE.  This was the sermon yesterday...Jesus invites EVERYONE.  Can you imagine throwing a party and inviting EVERYONE?  Is there really a room BIG ENOUGH for EVERYONE?  Not in

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May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart    be pleasing in your sight,    LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 I strive to follow this scripture in my daily life, yet I fail MISERABLY at times!  I raise my voice, I say things I shouldn't say and I ask forgiveness.  But I still wish I didn't do it.  Since I began blogging, I have met other bloggers that have given me

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As for God, his way is perfect:    The LORD’s word is flawless;    he shields all who take refuge in him. Psalm 18:30 I am clinging to this promise today...these days...these days when some things make no sense.  When some things are not working out like I planned.  I have heard the saying "we make plans and God laughs."  I don't know if he laughs or if he just shakes his head and asks, "when

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"Yes, we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves but in God..."II Corinthians 1:9a trust: reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence Sometime back the sermon on Sunday started with a story about a mountain climber, climbing alone. Instead of stopping for the night he continues climbing as it is getting dark.

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One of the books I use for my morning quiet time is Grace for the Moment by Max Lucado.  This was the reflection this morning. It says all that is on my heart.  If you would like bigger print, you can find it here. Lord, thank you for holding my hand.  Thank you for guiding me when I feel so lost.  Please give those on the roads safe travels.  Please continue to heal those that are recovering

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Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.Hebrews 4:16 I find myself reading this verse and reflecting on my prayer life.  Confidence can be defined:  full trust; belief in the powers, trustworthiness or reliability of a person or thing:  We have every confidence in their ability to succeed. We are

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For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.I Peter 1:16 One definition of majesty is:  supreme greatness or authority.  Peter and others were "eyewitnesses" to the majesty of the Lord.  There have been times in my life that I have been an eyewitness to his majesty.  Times in my life

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“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."Matthew 7:7-8 How often do I resist knocking on the door?  How often do I miss what He has for me, because I am afraid?  Afraid to knock?  Afraid to walk the path?  Afraid of what is behind

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little tongue what you say, oh be careful little tongue what you say for the Father up above he is looking down in love, so be careful little tongue what you say.  I learned this little song in Sunday School.  I still need to be reminded of this as an adult. Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it

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This morning, I was trying to compose a post about faith.  It wasn't really working for me.  It is tucked away in my drafts folder, but not ready for publication that's for sure!  I decided to move on and check-in with a few of my blogging buddies.  I found a great faith post over at Glenda's place and I hope you enjoy it.  Her sister wrote about her experience with cancer and it really spoke to

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But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.Isaiah 53:5-6 Why did He come to earth, live among us, endure pain and suffering?  Why did it have to be so

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The LORD Almighty is with us;    the God of Jacob is our fortress.Psalm 46:7 I need not fear, for HE is with me...HE is my fortress.  During the uncertain times of this life, HE is in control.  Therefore, no matter what..I am thankful and I can continue counting my blessings... 633. things I don't understand.  (again) 634. for guidance I so desperately need. 635. encouragement from friends. 636.

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For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 It is so easy to get bogged down with what is happening right here. Right now.  It is easy to forget that the prize is not in this life, that it

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Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. I Corinthians 9:24 I am NOT a runner.  I am merely someone that walks/jogs, uses an elliptical and a NordicTrak and tries my best to get some aerobic exercise most days of the week.  I will run the occasional road race and on Labor Day - this past Monday - I did just that.  I

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He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.Colossians 1:17 When it felt like things were falling apart, HE held it all together.When it seemed like my world was crumbling around me, HE picked up all the pieces.When it just didn't make sense, HE made sense of it. Lord, thank you for holding it together.  When I can't, I am thankful that I don't have to.  I know with you I can do

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When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.”  Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”Luke 5:4-5 I am not a fisherman...or fisher woman, for that matter!  I don't think there is anything I enjoy enough to stay up all night to do it...I like

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I am incredibly blessed...raised in a Christian home by loving parents.  I have 3 brothers and 3 sisters, each of them have children.  Most of my nieces and nephews have children.  I had the privilege of seeing almost all of my Arkansas family last weekend.  I want to share a few more pictures of my family.  These are great nephews and niece...aren't they just the cutest!?!  Colin is a

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There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.Galatians 3:28 Two days later we are all one in Christ, yet some of us have homes, power and our family in tact.  Others do not.  I live about 90 miles from the ocean, there was a vicious storm with lots of wind and rain, the sump pump quit and Andy got the spare

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  For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.    Psalm 96:4    How was I to know?  What was I supposed to do?  How could I have possibly known that the end of summer would come so quickly and I would not have accomplished ALL that I wanted to get done? Or...maybe that was the problem.  I got in the way.   I had my ideas.   I thought I knew best.  But...I

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A man who has friends must himself be friendly,       But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24I have had the privilege of visiting many parts of the United States.  From the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic, from Maine to California...I feel I have been blessed.  One of my favorite places is Colorado...specifically,

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And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.Colossians 3:17 If I embrace this scripture, completely and totally - and isn't that the way He intended? - then everything I do, everything I say, should be done in His name, with an attitude of thanks.  On a day when my attitude is good, things go much more smoothly

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Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.Psalm 143:8 Kristin Armstrong uses this passage in her book, Work in Progress An Unfinished Woman's Guide to Grace.  This is a book that I needed to read slowly and digest it as I went along.  It is FULL of wisdom for women!! After this passage she writes

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Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;    his love endures forever. Psalm 118:1 It has been a couple of weeks since I "officially" (meaning on this blog) added to my gratitude list, so I will continue today.  For a while I felt pressure, applied to me BY me, to add to my gratitude list every Monday and if I didn't do that, then I was somehow failing.  Eventually, I realized that it is REALLY

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Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.I Peter 5:7 (NIV) "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NIV) In all thy ways

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Since starting this blog, I have felt that I had a mission.  I was supposed to share thoughts from my quiet time, time spent reading and praying in the morning.  As you know, I usually have a scripture that I use as a springboard for my thoughts.  (Although, sometimes you probably wonder what the scripture has to do with what I am writing!)  For the second time this week, I am deviating from that

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In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 Back in May John and I travelled to Great Smoky Mountain National Park.  We have been there many times and do much the same activities when we are there.  This time when I was driving to the visitor center to meet John, I saw a sign for Little Greenbrier School. 

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This is not my normal type of post...I want to share with you some pictures from a party John and I hosted this weekend.  We are blessed to be part of a prayer group with other couples from our church.  We meet on a monthly basis at a regular time.  Those that can make it come and those that can't don't.  If everyone comes there are 19 adults and 30 kids.  Guess what?  I NEVER host a meeting with

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Yesterday, I reflected on the "intimate miracles" that we experience in our lives that don't appear to be miracles at the time.  Because it was a repost, it did not appear as a new post on the sidebars of some your blogs.  If you care, you might want to read it before continuing...or not. :-) As I continued to think yesterday about the intimate miracles in my life, the time surrounding Amy's

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Last week, while I was away and had a VERY. SLOW. INTERNET CONNTECTION I was going to repost this entry.  In the process I lost my connection and instead of just reposting it, the post ended up in my draft file with the original post disappearing completely.  So, I decided to post it today. Come and listen, all you who fear God; let me tell you what he has done for me. Psalm 66:16 (NIV)   Last

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Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.Colossians 3:1 As I contemplated what was on my heart this morning I was struggling with a scripture.  Then I found this...you can read the whole chapter here and it is worthwhile reading!!  Sometimes in life we are faced with a decision that is uncomfortable.  It

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I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness;    I will sing the praises of the name of the LORD Most High.Psalm 7:17 I continue adding to my gratitude list... 602. pedicures. 603. a week at the beach.604. sand.605. family.606. peaceful quiet. 607. sound of the waves. 608. awesome views. 609. fresh fruits and vegetables. 610. God's creation all around. Lord, I am so thankful

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"and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground..."Exodus 14:22 (emphasis mine) They crossed the sea on DRY ground...not damp, not soggy, not wet, but DRY ground.  No sinking into the mud, no getting stuck...just walking across on dry ground.  Once again, the children of Israel were delivered from Pharaoh's army, from Pharaoh's grasp in a most unusual manner.  How often in my life is the

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"...it is the LORD’s Passover."Exodus 12:11b It happens all the time...someone gets "passed over" for the promotion.  I, think that really stinks, the person deserved that new job or position!  Yet, in this passage from Exodus the Lord promises to PASSOVER the homes where he sees the blood.  Here being "passed over" is a good thing.  Maybe...just maybe...being "passed over" for the job promotion

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Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.Ephesians 3:20-21 During quiet time this morning I was thinking that I didn't have anything to share today.  One of those mornings that I read.  I pray.  I sit quietly. 

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     A man who has friends must himself be friendly,       But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brotherProverbs 18:24 (NKJV) One of the hardest things about moving from the Midwest to the east coast almost 4 years ago was leaving my friends.  We had lived in the same house for almost 25 years.  It was the house we purchased and moved into 10 weeks after we got married.  Many memories

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"...Indeed, I will give you lasting peace in this place."Jeremiah 14:13b Sometimes I wonder how I find it - lasting peace - in my daily life?  Sure, when things are going great I can find peace.  But what about the times when things are not so great...you know, the NORMAL times?  It is easy to be at peace when I am someplace like this... but   when I have laundry to do and toilets to clean..

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Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 Sometimes it is hard to keep going, to continue reaching and working to achieve, to keep on keeping on, yet we are promised a harvest if we do not give up.  As I posted here, my plans for the summer haven't exactly gone as I had planned.  Things I had hoped to do haven't gotten

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He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”Psalm 46:10 Where did the time go?  Didn't I just ask this question a few weeks ago?  Here it is...mid-July already.  I know what happened.  Andy's surgery requires me to be home and around to drive him until his sling comes off and he is cleared to drive.  That meant...no June

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But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. Psalm 33:18-19 For some reason, I have spent some time the last few days reflecting on how different this time this year is from this time last year.  While I have tried several times this morning to put into words what is on my heart, it

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And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 Recently, I heard a song on the radio.  It brought tears to my eyes.  I have heard it probably 5 times in the last few weeks...only today did I find out the name of the song and the artist.  Rarely would I post a video two days in a row...but this song so moved

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"Worry is like sitting in a rocking chair.  It will give you something to do, but it won't get you anywhere." A promise I cling to...no matter what happens, He is in charge!  Thank you, Jesus!  I love this song! Remember...He is in charge...no matter what!! Have a blessed day.

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Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.Romans 5:1-4

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Where did it go?  What happened to it?  It just seemed to evaporate and disappear.  One day I am going along OK and the next thing I know it is the end of June....almost.  It has been 11 days since I have posted.  Between this and out of town company the days have ticked off...one by one.  I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out

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Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.1 Peter 5:7 We buried her 19 years ago today....She was born on the 9th, died on the 12th and buried on the 16th.  After she died I read and re-read all the sympathy cards.  I made notes of the scriptures referenced on the cards - not only referenced by the sender, but also put on the card by the printer.  This verse was on more than half the

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So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.II Corinthians 4:18 I am here.  Just have a lot going on.  Andy had this procedure done on Monday.   He can't be comfortable sleeping in his bed and neither one of us got much sleep on Monday night.  Last night was better, although he is sleeping in a chair in the family

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I desperately want to get back to regular posting now that Accounting is over!!  But I am having trouble forming thoughts this morning that makes sense when put on paper.  I can't imagine how they would come across if anyone were to read them!!  That said, I will just share a photo I took from an airplane last August.  The beauty of His creation never ceases to amaze me. I just love flying over

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You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You,Because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV) Trying to keep my mind on Him.  Trying to trust Him in ALL things...knowing he has a plan.  Knowing He is in control.  Knowing that all He asks is that I try...that I do my best.  I, His imperfect creation, is only asked to trust Him.  As I continue my journey of trust, I continue adding

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The heavens declare the glory of God, and the skies announce what his hands have made. Psalm 19:1   Last week, I posted that we were taking a weekend trip.  Our friends that were meeting us from St. Louis couldn't come, then John had a work issue come up and we ended up leaving a day late, but decided to make the trip to one of our favorite camping places even though it would be short.  An 11

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may only be two letters.  But it carries a lot of weight. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. I John 1:9 In today's reflection in Grace for the Moment by Max Lucado, Max writes "for confessing sins - admitting failure - is exactly what prisoners of pride refuse to do."  Ouch.  I am SO that person.  I like to be RIGHT.

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Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.2 Corinthians 5:17 NEW...that is what this feels like...this season.  Last year at this time I had started a new job.  And I was really struggling.  Then I started accounting in the fall...accounting II in the spring...and things went downhill quickly.  Accounting is over -

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You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You,Because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV) Just checking in to let you know I am around.  My accounting final was last week and since then I have felt like this HUGH load has been lifted from my shoulders.  I have some thoughts rolling around in my head for some posts, but they are not quite ready for publication, just yet.  I have

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