Forgiveness

I came across two verses that stopped me in my tracks. I just started writing my thoughts down and it felt a bit random. I learned about forgiveness the hard way. I learned from scripture that it’s not optional for the Christ follower. I learned that forgiveness is more for me than the other person.…

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Private Prayer

I have a theory about prayer and people. I believe everyone prays. Some pray to a false god or a God they just don’t know yet.  Most everyone will pray in a pinch or in a crisis. I believe that my prayer life reflects my relationship with God. I have prayed publicly, and I must…

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Give & Do

I remember when I was young, there was a man in church who always put his offering in the plate where you could see the size of the bill he was giving. One of my first volunteer jobs was taking up offering. Later, when I was in college, I was in church in another town…

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Love Big

I do love people. There are times when I encounter people who are harder to love than others. For example, a thief or a thug is harder for me to love. They are so self-centered that they will hurt others to get what they want. As I write these words, I feel the Spirit whisper…

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Simple Yes or No

I sometimes have a hard time saying “No”. I read a book on parenting several years ago and the author said that parents should always try to say “yes” and when they simply can’t, then they can say “no”.  I like making other people happy and I say yes to make them happy. I’ve learned…

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Light It Up!

I love a good light show. One of my favorite lighting shows was at Stone Mountain Park. It was called the Stone Mountain Laser Show Spectacular and it is back for 2021! This show features fireworks, music and lasers sequenced to music. It’s a fun evening out – just a bit far away.  I have…

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