oak trees, purpose, storms, trials

Purpose in the Trials

The purpose of our trials is not only to test our worthiness but also to increase it, just as the mighty oak is tested by the storms as well as strengthened by them. ~Streams in the Desert This scene beckons me. I don’t want to lack anything. I don’t like the storms, but I don’t want to miss what God …

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God's goodness, shelter, storms, trouble, trusting God

Storms Passing Through

It’s storming outside. Again. Massive thunderstorms have barrelled through our little strip of land called Wilmington all summer. Pounding rain. Too close for comfort lightning. Thunder and strong wind. Sometimes it’s a bit scary. As a little girl growing up on the plains of Oklahoma, I feared the power of storms and the tornadoes that often accompanied them. But the adult …

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Emily Wickham, faith, Guest Blogger, trusting God

Moving Forward

Just like a preacher on Sundays, I know it’s good to have a fresh voice once in a while. I have no doubt that I can get stale. So, I’ve invited my talented writing buddies, many of whom have their own blogs, to be a guest on A Mary Like Me. I know you’ll be blessed, and you might discover some other …

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Ground Hog Day, Lessons, love, mercy, puppy

Ground Hog Day in July- Jack Chronicles III

Stumbling down the stairs, quickly walking to the laundry room door and kneeling down to the kennel door, I felt as if I were Bill Murray starting the same day over again. Was I stuck in my own Ground Hog Day movie with my new puppy? In Ground Hog Day Bill Murray was a grouchy, selfish weather man who, despite his wishes, was …

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