faith, grace, Helen keller, trials

Vouchsafed

For three things I thank God every day of my life:thanks that he has vouchsafed me knowledge of his works;deep thanks that he has set in my darkness the lamp of faith;deep, deepest thanks that I have another life to look forward to–a life joyous with light and flowers and heavenly song.                                                                                Helen Keller I almost hate messing up the …

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beautiful, dresses, lighter, TelAviv

Pretty Dresses

I get tired of life being heavy and serious, and I just need to “lighten up” and find something that makes me smile. So let’s go lighter today! My boys are both playing lacrosse which means I’ve attended 5 games this week, so if this post sounds familiar, it is. Not only did I need to go lighter, I needed …

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burdens, eagles, faith, flying, God's faithfulness, Isaiah, trouble

Spread Your Wings

Why do you say, O Jacob,and complain, O Israel,“My way is hidden from theLord;my cause is disregarded bymy God? Do you not know?Have you not heard?The Lord is the everlasting God,the Creator of the ends of the earth.He will not grow tired or wearyand His understanding no onecan fathom.He gives strength to the wearyand increases the power of theweak.Even youths …

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darkness, light, satan, sin, spiritual warfare

Dark Places Overcome by Light

“For our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms….” (Eph. 6:12).One of the best books I’ve read on spiritual warfare is The Three Battlegrounds by Francis Frangipane. I pulled this book off my shelf, dusted …

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