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White Out… I wish life had a "white-out" button, tape, or reverse switch. We often run at such a fast pace that we don't stop to enjoy and realize the blessings that God has given us. We need a reset. We need a "white-out". This is especially true when we do or say things that we know in our heart of hearts is not what God would want us to say or do. Now, before you begin to wonder what I did or said, let me just assure you that I probably do this every day, but there is

Finding Our Voice Through Others… Have you ever just wanted to say something, then you were silenced, and you felt so disappointed? I don’t mean say things to tell someone off, be ugly, or get something off your mind. I mean to be able to express yourself and couldn’t. Recently, a group of young students asked me to speak at their graduation. I knew they had asked another woman first. She is a dear friend and wonderful Christian lady. She didn’t feel like she could. They came

Lumps In The Gravy… I have been blessed with three mothers. One gave birth to me, one gave me a new life and a home, and one gave me unconditional love. You see, when I was put into foster care, my “mom” had five grown children. Yet, she and Dad felt lead to care for the abandoned, mistreated, and abused children who needed a home and love. She gave me the first real foundation of a Christian mom. She adopted me 24 years ago before she passed away. Proverbs 1:8-9. "Listen, my

Finding Joy… As I was spending a quiet morning at home doing dishes, laundry, cooking, ironing, etc. I was listening to the TV. Now, often when I’m at home alone, I have music on, but today I didn’t. A conversation the speaker was having with a gentleman caught my attention. He was recounting his story of dying and going to Heaven. He talked about the overwhelming feeling of joy. He also told of meeting Jesus and falling to his knees. In his story, the elderly man told of see

The Son Is Shining… Have you ever had one of those moments where it looks like rain, then the Sun peeks out and shines brightly on your face? You stop, look up, close your eyes, and feel the light warmth flood over your face. I love Sunday morning worship. Sometimes I close my eyes, lift my face, and I can feel the Son shining on me. I can see the brightness of His light. I can feel His warmth. Isaiah 60:19, "The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness

Jericho Wall… One of my favorite stories in the Old Testament is Jericho. I absolutely love the lessons that can be applied in so many ways. Joshua, Chapter 6, tells the story of faithful men of God. Joshua is sent to Jericho, and then, the story tells of a "commander of the Lord" meeting Joshua outside of Jericho in Joshua 5:14. Joshua is given instructions to take the Priests with trumpets, "the ark of the Lord", and his men, and then march around the walls of the city onc