Convinced

There are times when I simply don’t believe what I just saw. When I see a magic trick and I don’t know how the person pulled it off – I’m still convinced that he/she simply tricked me. I think this word convinced is a “1st cousin” to the word conviction. When I’m convinced about a…

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Called

I sometimes have a hard time explaining to someone how God called me. I can’t say that He spoke to me in an audible voice like I would do to call one of my kids. He didn’t have someone else call me. He does use others to speak into my life for sure, but I…

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Mercy – Hope – Respect

It’s a new day! Yesterday is now in the rear-view mirror – today is another chance to make good choices and wise decisions. I was reminded this morning how much I need mercy. Mercy is defined as: compassion, forbearance, kindness, blessing, pity, benevolence, the power to pardon and divine favor. I live in the shadow…

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Lost Then Found

  I have never been a fan of the popular television series called “Lost”. I used to love “Gilligan’s Island” as a kid. I have been lost in the woods years ago. I have been lost before the days of GPS (and after GPS’s that are wrong)! Being lost is very disturbing. My mind goes…

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Watch My Step

I sometimes actually watch where I’m going. I don’t usually stare at my feet when I’m walking, however, if I’m hiking in the woods or in the mountains and the terrain is unsteady, I would be wise to watch where I put my feet. I also would be wise to watch the direction of my…

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Helpless & Needy

  I’ve been around people who are needy or clingy. There are those who are always in a bad place – I think if they won the lottery, they’d still be clingy and needy. There are also those who’ve been dealt a tough “hand” in life. They have needs and they need someone to help…

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