Help Me Understand

There are others who have a different opinion about world events than I have. I don’t always understand their position. I should certainly respect their right to their own opinion. I should always remember that I’m not always right. I know it’s hard to believe that I sometimes get it wrong! (Sarcasm alert!) I used…

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Stubborn & Stupid

I represent both of these words way too often. They usually act as cousins and often “play together”. When my kids were growing up we didn’t allow them to use the “s” word – stupid. I’m sure there are other “s” words that we didn’t allow as well. I’ve tried to make it a practice…

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What? Who?

There are times that I’m sure others don’t understand why I do what I do. I’m sure that I’ve been dismissed by some because of my faith. I don’t think I’ve ever been asked or challenged about my faith or my Counselor – God Himself. I’m fine if people ask. I’m fine if people don’t…

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Protection & Presence

I remember as a kid that when I was scared, I just needed to be near my parents or grand-parents and fear would simply leave. Fast forward many years later, I still see fear coming and have learned to trust the Protection and Presence of God to help me put fear in its place. I…

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Dumb Decision

I searched online how many decisions we make in an average day and the number was 35,000! I’m not sure where that number comes from, but I do believe that the average person makes thousands of decisions per day. I think that averages just under 2,000 per hour if a person sleeps 6 hours. That…

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Surrounded

There are times when I’m surrounded by the walls of my house. There are times when I’m also surrounded by people. I’ve been surrounded by a fenced in yard. Being surrounded can feel threatening, but it can also feel safe. I believe that the Lord surrounds me, protects me and leads me. I want to…

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