God's love, Uncategorized, Word Wednesday

Word Wednesday: Pause (Pä’s) and Pondering of 1 Corinthians 13:7

    I had been driving for 8 hours after a week of meeting other writers, agents, and editors. I was exhausted mentally, emotionally, and physically. And I knew my sweet husband had cooked dinner for me. He was waiting my arrival. But the sunset beckoned me. I couldn’t resist it’s beauty, so I quickly pulled into a park that …

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promises of God, Uncategorized

God Gives Promises with Yellow Paint

“Love never fails.” 1 Corinthians 13:8  I’m sitting in my newest favorite writing place. It’s not a Starbucks or a Port City Java (for my local Wilmington friends). It’s in my home. I’ve finally graduated from writing in the corner of our dining room. I have an office! It’s not decorated, nothing on the walls yet, and it’s messy. I never knew how …

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The Presence of God, Uncategorized, Word Wednesday

Word Wednesday: Where to find Strength and Joy/ Maqowm

  I’ve noticed something about myself that I’ve never noticed before. I need to be alone. I need silence. Do you? I bet you do–maybe even more than you know. Whether you’re a momma with small children or an almost empty-nester like me–we need a quiet moment in the day to recharge our spirits. But not just any kind of silence …

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Bride of Christ, the New Jerusalem, Uncategorized, wedding

The Bride: Guest Post by Sandra Chambers

There aren’t many occasions more exciting and lovely than a wedding, and my friend, Sandra Chambers, (Sandy) has been praying and hoping and waiting for her only daughter’s special day just as we mommas do. As her friend, I’ve shared Sandy’s concerns and dreams for her daughter. We’ve prayed together, cried, and prayed some more for her baby girl and …

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Bible study, Greek Words, Jesus Returning, Uncategorized

Word Wednesday: A Post about Christians, Jews, and the Coming Messiah/ Apekdechomai

I don’t like to wait. I think many of you feel the same way. We are, after all Americans except for the few from around the globe who find my words by chance thanks to the internet. As Americans we live in a drive-thru, microwave it, open up the can or cereal box culture. Our time is precious to us because …

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