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A Penny for Your Thoughts on the Storms of Life: Be Encouraged

I stepped outside this morning into a cool, peaceful, non-humid day. It was almost as if I had travelled to a different place and time, yet there I was standing on my deck which 24 hours before was filled with thick, oppressive, summer air. I didn’t complain yesterday. I kind of like that heat–any heat. Summer is one of my favorite seasons. Today’s …

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What I’ve learned watching "What Not To Wear"

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. (Matthew 13:45-46) It’s one of my favorite shows. When I’m at home all day writing, I take a break at lunch to eat and watch Stacy and Clinton transform average …

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Prayer Devotion

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. (Col. 4:2)What are you devoted to?What am I devoted to? You know, when you point a finger, three fingers are pointing back at you. So please know, I always ask myself the questions I dare to ask you.What would change if we were devoted to prayer, expectant of God’s answers and thankful …

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What’s Your "Weather" Like Today?

Yesterday the weather was muggy. Hot. Humid. Off and on downpours intermingled with a fickle sun. This morning when I stepped outside I was greeted by much cooler, non-humid air. The sun is shining, birds are singing…it is beautiful. Totally different from yesterday. My neighbor had told me that it was going to cool off a lot. I really didn’t believe her …

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Is My Life a Bethlehem?

Put God’s Son First. “Whoever receives one little child like this in my name receives Me” (Matthew 18:5). God came as a baby, giving and entrusting Himself to me. He expects my personal life to be a “Bethlehem.” Am I allowing my natural life to be slowly transformed by the dwelling life of the Son of God? God’s ultimate purpose …

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