Tag: God
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Finding Freedom in the Small Moments
Do we ever truly stop to consider what it means to walk in freedom?It is a heavy word—freedom. It is more than a political right; it is a spiritual condition. As the Apostle Paul reminded us, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free” (Galatians 5:1). Most of us never weigh the true…
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What have you done with your life?
What have you done with your life? You might think that your accomplishments are what count, but they aren’t. What truly matters is how you have loved others. Ask yourself: How have you made others feel during your lifetime? What about just recently? What did you do to help someone else, regardless of whether they…
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His Unfailing Presence
Another year I enterIts history unknown;Oh, how my feet would trembleTo tread its paths alone!But I have heard a whisper,I know I shall be blest;“My presence shall go with thee,And I will give thee rest.” What will the New Year bring me?I may not, must not know;Will it be love and rapture,Or loneliness and woe?Hush!…
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When life is overwhelming
In this life, it is so easy to get overwhelmed, especially this time of year, with all the hustle and bustle of Christmas and the coming of a New Year. We can get overwhelmed just by the everyday stresses of life, even if it’s not a holiday. I know I have had lots of people…
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Staying focused
Good morning, everybody It is so hard to stay focused when there are so many storms surrounding us. The winds are blowing, and the rain is pelting us from every direction. And we find ourselves putting out small fires instead of staying focused on the task at hand. If we are not careful, we will…
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When the key becomes a weight
When I got my first car, I was in my mid-twenties. I didn’t understand how the key turned in an ignition made the car start, I just knew it did. And then I had my keychain, and with this keychain, I soon had more keys to add to it. The more keys I had, the…
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Purpose
As I sit here in the silence of the morning, I think back to when my children were small. It was always something going on. In fact, there was never a dull moment. Looking back, those times were hilarious. However, at the moment, they made me feel like pulling my hair out. What we don’t…
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Christmas in September
Good Morning Everybody !!! It is such a wonderful day. I just want to share some wonderful news. It is so good it feels like Christmas in September. One of my favorite things is to sit on the couch (sofa) and read in the mornings and have coffee. I sit in the silence (try to)…
At Home With Maw Maw Deb 