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We Are Risen

The Lord has been very generous to speak to me in my journals for decades.  My process in selecting what to publish is somewhat systematic…

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Posted in Emotions Family Prayer

It’s Their Choice But Keep Praying

We raise our kids in a way that we believe will provide them with what they need to live a happy purposeful life.  More important,…

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Posted in Emotions Family Relationships Share Your Faith

Insecurity? A Viable Option?

I love that the Lord loves me unconditionally. * Jer.31:3, Rom.5:8, 8:38-39 He knows everything about me and all my thoughts, good or bad. It’s…

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Posted in Anxiety Bible Teacher

Comfort in Anxiety

Since 1996, mid-July through September have typically been seasons of anxiety for me.  If you are a teacher, you may relate!  The beginning years were…

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Posted in Christian Living Relationships

Do We Justify to Forgive?

One of my pastors once told me that I was analytical. I realized that is true as I do tend to analyze things closely and…

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Posted in Christian Living Prayer Relationships

Confirmation: God Wants Relationship

The Lord loves us!  He wants relationship with us.  He doesn’t want us to be afraid.  I read and hear that over and over again…

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Posted in Christian Living Relationships

From the Journal

There are times when I am not happy with my inward responses to people God has put in my life. I like it much better…

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Holy Spirit Gives the Power to Believe

There is sometimes confusion about the Holy Spirit. For example, what pronoun to use.  He or It?  I am not consistent either way but one…

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Posted in Emotions Short Read

You Will See Me Smile

The following is the first post I published! I am repeating it because I am scheduling occasional breaks for myself and because I love the…

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Posted in Christian Living Prayer Teacher

He Has a Plan

Ever since I surrendered my life to the Lord, I’ve had a consistent desire for the people I love to do the same. Knowing Jesus…

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