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Motherhood, Redemption, and Fire Poles

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19:14)   It was a really bad mommy moment. But in my defense, I was worn out and in need of a nap, and she was too. As my baby girl stood at the top …

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Under Construction

  Thanks for stopping by. This site is currently under construction. No hard-hat needed–just patience. I look forward to visiting with you soon from here, but until then please visit my blog,  A Mary Like Me. Many blessings, andy Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not …

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Contentment

 You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are—no more, no less. That’s the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can’t be bought. (Matthew 5:5) The Message Contentment. The dangling carrot in front of my face. Much grace,andy  

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I share my morning devotions with someone now. It’s been a disturbance into my normal routine. One that has been a bit frustrating at times. He bites my robe demanding attention yanking at the edge, pulling me to himself  wanting to play while I want to pray. He is busy. My cat (who died last winter) woke me up at …

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It’s one of my favorite stories in the Bible. Maybe I like it so much because favored people of God mess up yet are by Him in the ways He promised despite their lack of faith. I can relate. Sarah and Abraham had given up on having a baby. They believed God’s promise for a son, but because of the lack …

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