joy, living, strength

Got Strength?

Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy in His dwelling place.~1 Chronicles 16:36 I want to live where there is strength and joy. How about you? Photo by Kim Andrist A special thank you to my friend Kim who has offered her talent to bless this blog. You’ll be seeing many more of her beautiful and creative photos! …

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Are You Being or Doing?

I am ADHD when it comes to reading books/devotionals. I have six going on at the same time but none consistently. There was a time in my life when I got up every morning early to read the section of Scripture assigned for “getting through the Bible in the year”, read three devotionals, and worked on a Bible study. All …

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The Saddle horn

I love you, O Lord, my strength.The Lord is my rock, my fortressand my deliverer,my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.He is my shield and my hornof my salvation, my stronghold.I call to the Lord, who is worthy ofpraise. Psalm 18:1-3 I never was a good horseman. The saddle horn was my best friend. One day riding …

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Growing Wings

“Hopelessness constricts and withers the heart, rendering it unable to sense God’s blessings and grace. It also causes you to exaggerate the adversities of life and makes your burdens seem too heavy for you to bear. Yet God’s plans for you, and His ways of bringing about His plans, are infinitely wise.”  ~ Madame Guyon I’m not at a hopeless …

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