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Raising My Hands!

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John 14_27

The last week has been one of remembrance of sort. Also a week of appreciation. And a week to stand.

A friend of ours passed on to his heavenly home this week, which put us in contact with many of our high school friends.

We all have lost people that are too young. We watch the nightly news and we are frustrated with the world, the nation and all the news seems bad.

It may very well be a “doom and gloom” scenario….but I am tired of living there. It is what it is indeed, and prayer is our obligation and hope for this nation through Jesus Christ. Continue reading Raising My Hands! →

In Whom?

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In Whom

Where Does Our Trust Lie?

Remember the game, LIFE? I am not a game player, but it did capture some of life. I used to get so frustrated. I wanted to win!! That’s why it is not good for me to play…I become competitive!

There are some spaces missing if memory serves me correctly. I don’t recall a cancer space. I don’t remember seeing anything about loss of a spouse, or divorce. In fact, there are many spaces missing. Continue reading In Whom? →

Choice of Joy

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I struggle….sometimes…

with Joy.

I am just going to admit it. I talked to a wonderful young lady the other day who is a strong believer and admitted my problem. She sighed….”me too”.

She seemed actually relieved to know that this old woman struggled with that somedays too. And we both realized that half the battle was admitting it, exposing it to the light and not feeling guilty about it. Continue reading Choice of Joy →