Category: Encouragement & Hope
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He will not delay
Read more: He will not delayGood morning, beloved, Rain on the windows, coffee in hand, a fire in our fireplace, piano music in the background, quiet. We have heat, friends. Yes, a nice fire, but our heat is fully functional. I am thankful. I wrote on my Facebook page, we have heat, WOOHOO! or some such nonsense, and I realized how…
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Focus
Read more: FocusGood morning, beloved, I followed Ann Voskamp’s 25 Point Manifesto for Sanity yesterday. It flows so very well with my other routines I have begun. One thing that was an amazing reminder for me was a lit candle. Here’s her response: Light a candle first thing in the morning. So you remember: You are the light…
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Thankful
Read more: ThankfulGood morning, beloved, So good to be in His presence this morning, to look out on our fresh snow, remembering: The Lord says, “Come, let us ·talk about these things [reason together; or settle this matter; or consider your options]. Though your sins are like scarlet [C stained with blood; vv. 15, 21], they can be as white as snow. Though your sins are ·deep red [L red…
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Pour
Read more: PourGood morning, beloved, I wonder, this day, what it will be like to open my eyes and behold the glory of Heaven for the first time. Sometimes, I think, on this side of heaven, my courage is small. I say these two statements after beginning a three-hour movie last night. Five stories of men and…
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Peace
Read more: PeaceGood morning, beloved, We have started, as a family, to read Fellowship of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. To aid us in our discussion, I purchased a guide by Christian Novel Studies. We have kids who long to see the movies (they’ve seen 2) and I finally decided, it was time for me to read…
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Good morning, beloved, If you turn on the radio or television, most likely, you will inundated with a year in review. As I listen, I think back on all God has done this past year. How about you? Are you pondering your year in review? What comes first to your mind? I think there is benefit in reviewing…
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Overcome..
Read more: Overcome..Good morning, beloved, Such a cold morning! Brrrrr…Walked the dogs this morning with my Dad and watched the sunrise. Watched the sun…RISE! We have the sun again. It is lovely to watch the sun cast its rays across the frost and snow. My brother and his family are here this weekend and we are enjoying…
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Good morning, beloved, We haven’t seen the sun around here for a long time. I look, I gaze, I wait and long for the beautiful sunrises, beautiful sunsets. I know that behind the blanket of clouds, the sun shines. It will come back. I will see it again. You will see it again. I love…
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Good morning, beloved, The wind is very strong this morning. These tall trees that surround our house move with the wind’s guidance and strength. Last night, as we drove home, I watched lit trees dance and sway. It was lovely. Each movement is guided by the loving hands of our Father in heaven. His…
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Good morning, beloved, The rain is pelting down, pouring out of the sky this morning. I think it is one of my favorite sounds in the world. My new phone has the sound of the beach. I think I just plain like water. One of my favorite songs is so titled, Water by Brad Paisley. …
