birthdays, change of season, God's love, grief

Costly

Yesterday would have been my sister’s 51st birthday. For me, birthdays stir the residue of grief more than the anniversary of a beloved’s death. Change of seasons affect me the same way. So, as summer fades into fall, I find myself missing my sister and my mother. A small ache resides in me. Nothing serious. God has healed the deep wounds. But …

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hope, joy, peace, Trust

Got Hope?

It’s simple. It’s a verse I found the other day researching Scriptures on “trust.” I hope you will write this one down if you can. Let it sink in. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans …

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cats, changing seasons, quiet time, sleep

Extended Darkness Just for Me

They say it is the darkest before the dawn. Today I experienced it. I thought the sky would never begin to lighten. It’s been one of those mornings when the cats awakened me at 4:00am. Needless to say, the Andy who has at times sprung from the bed trusting the Lord was using her cats to wake her up did …

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contentment, God the teacher, learning, worship

Learning Curve cont.

If you missed yesterday’s post, read it before you read this one. If you slept last night, you might want to read yesterday’s post again because (if you are like me) you can’t remember what you read yesterday! That was a looong time ago (smile). I posted the scriptures yesterday because of the word learn. As I read the verses, …

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contentment, God the teacher, learning

Learning Curve

Righteous and justice are the foundation of Your throne;Love and faithfulness go before You.Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim You,who walk in the light of Your Presence, O Lord.They rejoice in Your name all day long.They exalt in Your righteousness. (Psalm 89:14-16) I know what it is like to be in need, and I know what it is …

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