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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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He Calms the Storms in Mega Stress

2016-17 was the toughest year of my 20-year teaching career and my last. Over half of my class of kindergartners had behavior problems and our…

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Posted in Christian Living Marriage Relationships

Blessed Plans

Often when I ask the Lord a question, He doesn’t answer it directly. I wonder if it’s because my questions aren’t always relevant. We know…

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Posted in Christian Living Parenting Prayer Relationships

Evil Desires

I met several of my closest friends at church, many years ago. We raised our children together, sharing similar hopes and dreams for them.  First…

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Poison Skittles

Poison Skittles?? What kind of a group is that?   Roller Derby!!  My granddaughter, Naomi Kiyoko, was on a team for about 3 years.  It was…

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Glorify God and Love People

Reading the Bible is an essential part of getting to know God.* My mom, who led me to the Lord and discipled me from the…

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Posted in Anxiety Cancer Emotions General

Reality has Never Equaled My Fears.

One of my major challenges with anxiety is that I typically want to thoroughly understand it and where it comes from.  Before having cancer in…

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