Confirmation

When I place an order online, I almost always get a confirmation email. It can also be called a receipt. This is “proof” of sorts, that I made the order and paid for it. I also confirm appointments very often as I want to make sure there is a mutual understanding of when I’m connecting…

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Fake It

I remember being told, “Fake it until you make it”. This advice seemed to make sense when you’re new at a job. Even if I’m not skilled yet, I can act with confidence like I really know what I’m doing.  One of my favorite sayings…. “Go with what you know until your feelings catch up”.…

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Deep Faith

I know myself. I know my personal struggles. I know the depth of my faith, or I could say the shallowness of my faith. I have walked with the Lord a long time. I still struggle with doubt at times. I sometimes must pray the prayer of the dad whose son needed healing from Jesus……

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Outward Appearance

I have learned to push forward even when I’m struggling inside. I’ve also learned to smile even when I’m hurting inside. I have learned to “fake it until I make it”.  I can look like I’ve got it all together on the outside, but inside I’m a “jacked up mess”. I know people who look…

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Saved at the Last Minute

I’ve had so many incidents that I thought seemed hopeless, but at the last minute, something changed the entire situation. I’ve had spiritual last-minute situations and I’ve had physical last-minute situations. I can recall several last-minute situations from a financial perspective. I wasn’t prepared for The Great Recession that lasted a few years. I was…

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My Hope

I am generally optimistic and hopeful. I don’t always see life as “sunny side up”, but I do try hard to find the good that come out of most any situation. I also try to find the good in most everyone.  Jesus saw past a person’s exterior. He saw their heart. As I read this…

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