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Time to Leave the Classroom

From the journal . . . . November 1987 Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness will be peace,And the service of righteousness, quietness, and confidence forever. Lord,…

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A Light Hearted Blessing

This is a sequel to what I posted last time. *  I wrote this right after the words I had received from the Lord. At…

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Posted in Anxiety Christian Living Emotions Teaching

Emotional? Wait! Pray First.

How well do you take criticism?  I bet it depends largely on who gives it and how you feel in that relationship.  I wrote this…

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A Word from Isaiah

From the journal . . . . October 2008 I was reading in Isaiah and came across this verse. Isaiah 7:10-12 10 Later, the Lord sent this message…

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Lord, It’s Too Hard

There have been 4 or 5 seasons in my life when I went through significant anxiety for more than a day or two.  The breast…

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Posted in Emotions Family Relationships

Doing Life Together

It’s interesting to look back on what seemed, at the time, to be an inwardly frustrating situation.  I now recognize how understandable it really was,…

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Solid Rock-Word For Laura

In 1986 my mother-in law, Laura, was diagnosed with lung cancer.  She had surgery and seemed to be doing well.  In 1987 it was found…

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Posted in Bible Cancer Christian Living General

Doubting Your Ability?

God’s timing is not always our timing.  As I reread this entry, my first thought was that I didn’t pursue what I thought He was…

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Not a Victim

From the journal  .  .  . March 2007  I love you, Lord.  I love Your ways.  I love how You are involved with my life. …

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Take This Critical Attitude

Back when my friend Angie was a young wife and mother she asked me if I would mentor her.  I had been married for a…

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