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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Comeback

I’m a bit of a mediocre sports fan. I enjoy watching a good football game. I enjoy “America’s past time” – baseball! My favorite is college basketball. I grew up watching and listening to Kentucky basketball. Oh, and I love a good NASCAR race.  I really like sports when my team is winning. I also…

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Warnings Ignored

I must confess that I like to watch “storm chasers” on TV.  These guys chase storms to study them to learn how to predict them in the future. It seems a bit crazy to go in the direction of the Tornado instead of taking shelter.  I’m convinced some chasers are there for the thrill and…

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Gateway of Hope

I know what it’s like to lose hope. I know what it’s like to sin and feel separated from God. I have been in trouble. I have been in despair. I have been hurt and sometimes, I was the cause of my own pain. But God in His mercy and His grace restored my soul.…

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Everything!

When I hear that word, I believe it’s an absolute. Everything means “every single thing”. There are no exceptions to the word. It’s an “all inclusive” word. Most words that I use have an exception or an option. It’s a challenge to wrap my mind around a word like this as it’s so encompassing and…

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Mercy

I have been the recipient of mercy more times than I can count. When I was younger and bit more clueless, I was given mercy. I still need mercy even though I’m a good bit older. I don’t think I will ever get to a place where I have enough mercy. Mercy is a gift…

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