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Got Peace?
After months of constant go-go-go, my husband and I needed some alone time to do nothing. No meetings. No phone calls. No schedules. Nothing. And so, we hopped on our Gold Wing motorcycle and headed...
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Peace
Everyone has a story. When I speak at women’s retreats and conferences, I hear many. Some stories draw laughter. Others draw tears. Some leave me speechless, in awe of how God reveals Himself to those...
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Christmas and Connecticut
A community in Connecticut, nay, the world, wrestles with unimaginable grief and shock. The scope of what happened a few days ago cannot be comprehended. The emotional pain of those who lost their...
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Reassurance When We Don’t Understand Our Circumstances
“I have planned this in order to display my glory through Pharaoh and his whole army. After this the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD!” (Exodus 14:4 NLT) Life’s difficult to understand sometimes....
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Promises are Not Meant to Be Broken
The dictionary defines promise as “a declaration assuring that one will or will not do something; a vow.” Some promises concern small matters: My grandkids enjoy chocolate chip pancakes, so I promise...
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We Can Survive the Storms of Life
How can we survive the storms of life? By knowing we have a lasting foundation and by knowing the word of God. I’ve shared some thoughts in a brief video. Join me here, okay? The Scripture I quote on...
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What’s the Big Deal About Praise?
I’ve heard some folks question God’s reason for commanding us to praise Him. Some think He’s proud or self-centered. In fact, the opposite is true. Scripture says that God dwells in the praises of His...
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True Radiance — How to Glow from the Inside
“If you are filled with light, with no dark corners, then your whole life will be radiant, as though a floodlight were filling you with light.” Luke 11:36 NLT According to this site, total global...
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Can We Know Peace in the Midst of Chaos?
But as he [Jesus] came closer to Jerusalem and saw the city ahead, he began to weep. “How I wish today that you of all people would understand the way to peace.” (Luke 19:41,42 NLT) I wonder if Jesus...
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The Key to Experiencing God’s Rest in the Midst of Difficulty
And so my saga continues. First the Achilles ruptured in January. Then the opposite knee required surgery. Just as things began to turn—the cast came off and my legs began learning to walk...
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A Promise and a Prayer for Our Families
Those who fear the LORD are secure; he will be a refuge for their children. (Proverbs 14:27 NLT) I spent yesterday with family—my son, his wife, and their four youngsters. What fun to watch the kids...
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God Wants to Show His Power Through Us
This happened so the power of God could be seen in him. (John 9:3 NLT) My husband and I recently escaped for six days to rest and recover from the plethora of health issues we’ve experienced since the...
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What Emotions Fill You?
What emotions fill you? Video clips of the Syrian crisis make me wonder how people can be filled with so much hatred. A woman talks to me about her husband—the man who left her for another woman....
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Afraid of Shadows
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4 NASB) No need to fear the shadows! Our grandkids...
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10 Suggested Prayers to Pray on Our Kids’ Behalf
Let's give prayer the priority it deserves. So we fasted and earnestly prayed that our God would take care of us, and he heard our prayers. (Ezra 8:23) What concerns you most about your kids’...
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God’s Delight Over the Details—Even My Grandbaby’s Birth
Last Friday I shared my concerns about moving our newlyweds to Alberta this weekend because our daughter-in-law was expecting to deliver our fifth grandbaby any day. Someone would be needed to babysit...
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A Grandma’s Musings
I hold my month-old grandson and marvel at the wonder of little people and their complete dependence on others for everything. Everything. Food. Cuddles. Diaper changes. Baths. Burping. You name it....
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An Unexpected Heaven-Sent Gift
Last Monday I traveled to Vancouver Island at a friend’s invitation. Together with four other women, I’ve been staying in someone’s seaside “cottage.” This cottage is larger than my house by far, and...
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