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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generosity, giving, God's Voice

God Spoke to me on the Radio

What shall I do? I expect to pass through this world but once. Therefore any good work, kindness, or service I can render to any person or animal, let me do it now. Let me not neglect or delay to do it, for I will not pass this way again.~ an old Quaker saying  We met in church. Her clothes …

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Crazy

The words spoken by my pastor were simple; I’ve heard them before, but this time they went deep. “God is always calling His people to the impossible not the possible.” Impossible… It was totally possible for me to write a book. I love writing. I love studying Scripture and bringing biblical characters to life and writing about Jesus. That is not impossible or …

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anxiety, journaling, love of God, peace, Psalm 139

Making Psalm 139 Your Own

O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it …and you still like me. Love me. You hem …

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