Gently Forgiven

I do work at not holding a grudge. It’s hard to forget when you feel harmed. I will often pray and tell the Lord all about it. He is such a good listener. I know that I’ve hurt Him, and He ALWAYS forgives me and welcomes me back. That kind of love works deep in…

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But God…

This is not a typical title for sure. I was stopped in my tracks this morning by the three-letter word “but” because it was attached to God. The word “but” is most often a conjunction (transitional word). It can be used as a preposition, adverb, or a noun.  I was reading along in the New…

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Invest

I have learned about investing over the years. I have made some good investments over the years along with some bad investments. Investments come in lots of different shapes and sizes. There are financial investments. There are emotional investments. There are physical investments. There are spiritual investments. Some investments are tangible and measurable, and others…

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Motive

This word is defined as “a reason for doing something, especially something that is hidden or not obvious”.  I think understanding motive is critical to having integrity and honor in our treatment of others. I believe that people who follow Jesus should have motives that are obvious and in alignment with His call upon our…

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Too Important

I have met people who think they are too important to help others. I have found myself busy at times and I wasn’t able to carve out time to help. I don’t ever want to be perceived as “too important” to help someone else.  I want to be attentive to the needs of others as…

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Humbled & Thankful

I love seeing the morning begin. I’m a bit of an early bird. I love seeing God’s creation “wake up” each day. This time of year, the trees are starting to bud, and some are starting to bloom. The earth is a part of God’s creative genius. There are often no words to describe what…

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