While we can’t predict the future, we can know as long as we live in this world, we will have trials. I’ve traveled through many difficult times so far, and I expect I’ll travel more difficult days. Here’s some good news: I’ve discovered Jesus provides streams of refreshing water in the midst of our desert …
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God Has Brought Me Laughter
Encouragers need encouragement. This is one of my many mottos. To be inspiring, we have to be inspired. Another motto I live by. I figure if what God is teaching me matters to my growth and development, then it probably matters to yours too. As I sought the Lord today for instruction and inspiration, He …
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Focus on Your Purpose
I became curious. I’m 100% certain. I’ll tell you about these because curiosity and certainty are connected. I’m going to add two more words that start with “c.” I’m committed to sharing with you because I’m deeply passionate about something, and I want to convince you to be too. Since Christmas I’ve been enjoying reading my newest Bible (NIV Life Application Study Bible, …
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Present Your Case
Good morning, Friends! This morning I spent some time reading Isaiah 41. I’ve read this chapter a few times in my life. It’s filled with lots of annotations and dates. Key verses pop off the pages of my worn Bible. One in particular pierced my heart again. Verse 21 begins with three words, “Present your …
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Focus on the Good Stuff
Good Morning, Friends! The sun is rising. It’s a good day to rejoice. As I sat with the Lord this morning, dumping my concerns onto Him, He reminded me that there are so many things to be grateful for. He reminded me we need to focus on the good stuff. He reminded me that Jesus …
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We Only Need Jesus’ Validation for Who We Are
This is what the Lord began whispering to me around 3 pm Sunday afternoon: You don’t need validation from others. On an hourly basis, sometimes more often throughout the evening, I heard Him whisper, “You don’t need validation from (fill in the blank).” He even put names in the blank sometimes. Each time the Lord …
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Flick of a Finger
How strong is a flick of a finger? Depends on whose finger it is. True Story Ahead Something has been bogging me down for quite some time trying to prevent me from moving forward. However, in the last week it’s been pressing down hard on me so much that it’s causing me to be distracted …
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Little by Little Big Changes Can Happen
Happy New Year! Happy New Decade! I love saying that because I think it’s so cool that we are beginning a whole new decade. And I have some new things to write about too! Lots of changes have been happening in my life. There are three fun and fabulous changes I’m going to share with …
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How to Handle Trouble and Happiness: A Doable Strategy
Living in Minnesota allows me to experience all four seasons, not equally because let’s face it, Mr. Winter thinks he’s boss and tries to play the authority figure over the rest of the seasons. Whatever Winter, you don’t scare me. You sound and look tough, but you’re going to melt away soon enough. I know. …
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What Does Your Bible Say About Your Life?
Recently, I’ve been noticing how much people, not just anyone, but professing Christians, seem to dismiss the necessity of actually reading the Bible themselves on a regular basis. This is troubling to me because I can’t imagine who I would be today if it weren’t for all the time I’ve spent reading the Bible.
