Need

I believe that all people need food, shelter, and clothing. I jokingly say that I need food with my meals. I’m thankful for work that helps provide a living where my needs are supplied. I know that Jesus knows what I need. I know that I need Jesus. He is my Provider. His Presence in…

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Healing & Hope

I’ve seen people get well. I’ve seen cancer eradicated. I’ve seen broken limbs restored to work normal again. I’ve seen people die from sickness while praying for healing. I don’t always understand God’s plan or His position on healing. I pray for every sick person I’m aware of, and I want God to bring healing…

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Deep Faith

There are times my faith seems shallow. I’ve allowed doubt to sneak in and scare me. There are times the circumstances I’m in, begin to define me.  I remember during the great recession, when financial struggle was real and intense – I think my faith grew deeper and wider.  When things are easy and “normal”,…

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Behave

I’ve heard that word many times over the years directed at me. I’ve used that word with my children over the years as well. It’s meant to be a directive regarding my actions and activities. I must confess that I’ve ignored that directive a few times. A few years ago, when studying God’s Word, it…

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Words & Actions

I know people who “talk a good game”. If you listen to them, you assume that they are amazing at everything they do. They are the best fisherman, the best golfer, the best husband…. The list goes on and on.  It’s one thing to talk about what you’ll do or to talk about your abilities,…

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Storms

I am not a fan of big thunderstorms with high winds and lightening. I enjoy sitting on the front porch when a nice rain shower comes through. My front porch faces southwest, and that’s where a lot of our storm fronts come from. The summer thunderstorms go about as quickly as they come. Every now…

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