I Know

There are things that I have learned that I can’t “unlearn”. There are things that I’m aware of that have made an indelible mark on me. Some things I know were hard to hear. Some things I know, I sought to deliberately learn. There are other things I know that I wish I had never…

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Thanks & Praise

When my kiddos were small, I tried often to “catch them being good” and reward them for good behavior. It seemed there were seasons where all I did was punish bad behavior. It was way more fun to catch them doing good for sure.  When I think of some of the things I’ve done as…

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Entering Into God’s Presence

I grew up going to church Sunday Morning, Sunday Night and Wednesday Night. We even went to every night of the Revival Services in the Spring and Fall.  I’ve learned that there is a difference between going to church and entering into the Presence of God.  I do believe that most churches want to enter…

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Battle Plan

I remember years ago watching the Gulf War on TV as it unfolded before the eyes of our nation. General Norman Schwarzkoph, Jr. gave briefings that explained how the US took the enemy by surprise.  He made it look rather simple even though it was series of complex maneuvers that fit into an overall battle…

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The Presence of God

It’s hard to describe what it feels like to be in the Presence of God. I want to notice His Presence in my life every day. There are some days that His Presence feels stronger than others. According to His Promise, His Presence is ALWAYS with me. He gifted me His Spirit to live inside…

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Warrior Spirit

I have never really been a fighter so to speak. When I was a young kid, I wasn’t afraid of a fight. I also didn’t back down from a fight. As I’ve gotten older and wiser, I found a wiser way to win. There are times when dialogue is finished, and the fight is on.…

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