Category Archives: Encouragement

Are We Prepared?

I write this as my husband and I are preparing for his knee replacement surgery scheduled for tomorrow morning. Prescriptions picked up, linens cleaned, and a walker borrowed. Check, check, and check! We are ready. When we choose to live … Continue reading

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Share the Music

Have you ever received a text from a friend or family member that included a link to a song or perhaps just a couple lines of song lyrics? People share either because something touched their heart and/or they thought the … Continue reading

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Give Up or Give In

The young couple searched for their first house. But each fixer-upper they looked at produced disappointment. Either their offer was not accepted or the ‘fixing’ was beyond their ability. Finally, the wife lamented, “We’re never going to find a house!” … Continue reading

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Responsibilities of Freedom

The Fourth of July or Independence Day reminds Americans of their great freedoms. I heard a pastor share that a uniformed soldier once told him, “Don’t thank me for my service. Thank me for your freedom.” Something worth considering. Freedom … Continue reading

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Put On the New

“You’re going to wear that again?” The frustrated mother of a junior higher gave up. It was the third day in a row that her son would wear that unwashed shirt and jeans. Interestingly enough, Jesus told a story about … Continue reading

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Healthy Spiritual Muscles

The cause of my pain was finally diagnosed by our chiropractor. A back muscle called quadratus lumborum was waaaay too tight. The doctor explained that this muscle band needed a good blood flow to be healthy and it wasn’t getting … Continue reading

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A Cup of Hope

I’d like a cup of hope, please. Wouldn’t that be a nice way to jumpstart your day? Is hope something I can stir up when feeling discouraged? Where can I find it? The NIV Study Bible describes hope as “unshakable … Continue reading

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Graduation or Summer School?

Here we are, that time of year where many are graduating, receiving that long-sought-after diploma. The lessons learned have hopefully equipped scholars to successfully embark on their choice career. Sometimes, a life of lessons learned can feel like a series … Continue reading

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I Could Never Do That!

What do you do when you know within your spirit that God has given you a specific task, but in your mind, you know that you are completely incapable of accomplishing it? The very thought of it conjures up fear … Continue reading

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One Thing

In my observations, I find that it typically takes more than one thing to be truly successful, stay healthy, have a thriving marriage, or even warrant off deep wrinkles. Jennifer Rothschild, an author of Bible studies, identifies four “one thing” … Continue reading

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