Devotion
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Delight In the Lord
Psalm 37:3-6 (New International Version) 3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 4 Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: 6 He will…
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Engaged to an unbeliever?
Over the past year I have spoken with women who are engaged or dating a man who is not a Christian. I want to leave these words for you today. A woman’s heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man should have to seek Him first to find her. God’s word has much…
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The Big Day
My husband and I will celebrate 20 years of marriage tomorrow. To be honest, I’m amazed. Coming from a family that made divorce an art form, I approached the altar that day scared and unsure. And I have to say, honestly again, that my husband deserves more credit than I for our marital success. His…
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Kindness
Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Can you think of a time when you were delighted or surprised by another person’s unusual kindness (someone other than your spouse). What did that person do that made the kindness so unusual? Father, Help…
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What Happened to Sunday?
Sunday’s sure have changed over the years. What was a complete day of rest for a family is no longer the case. It used to be businesses closed on Sundays. It was a day for family gatherings, big after-church meals, and naps. What traditions did our family have for Sundays when you were growing up?…
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Going It Alone – It starts the night before
My apologies, this post is tardy. Life interrupted my blogging. Go figure! It is another beautiful Sunday today and yes, I attended church this morning, alone. However, my eleven-year-old daughter joined me this morning. She volunteered, without my prompting, to work in the Kindergarten classroom while I attended church. I plan to write a series…