Category Archives: Encouragement

Peace of Mind

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

Even though the songs are on a christmas album, I often play these songs from Susan Boyle’s cd The Gift. I imagine myself mulling over the events of a beautiful time spent with God, when I listen to Perfect Day! … Continue reading →

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The Noisy Squirrel

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

Jeremiah 25:7 – “Yet you have not listened to Me,” says the Lord, “that you might provoke Me to anger with the works of your hands to your own hurt.” (NKJV) I was trying very hard to concentrate on reading … Continue reading →

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Anyway!

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

Anyway!  the word can sound like a negative response, or justification for a wrong action or spoken word. I (try my best to) live by the biblical laws of the Lord’s Ten Commandments, and some time ago, I’d had some unexpected challenges and … Continue reading →

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I’m Here – Where are You?

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

John 14:1-3 “Don’t be troubled.  You trust God, now trust in me.  There are many rooms in my Father’s home, and I am going to prepare a place for you.  If this were not so, I would tell you plainly.  … Continue reading →

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STOP What You Are Doing!

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

I try very hard, most days, to write a devotional.  Lately, I struggle to do this because I have allowed myself to become distracted with other things. I always pray about the words that God wants me to use before … Continue reading →

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My Blinking Coffee Maker

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

My coffee maker is winking at me! Honestly: on and off, on and off goes the little red light. It’s actually telling me that the machine needs cleaning, but what it isn’t recognizing is that I have cleaned it — … Continue reading →

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Recall Notice!

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

I loved this message.  I received it in an email from a friend.  I do not know the origin. The Maker of all human beings (GOD) is recalling all units  manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious … Continue reading →

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A New Morning!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

It is New Year’s Eve and it snowed overnight.  I look out at gray skies and a crispy, white blanket of snow covering the ground.  There are many imperfections concealed beneath it’s shroud.  You would never know there were areas of uneven ground … Continue reading →

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Welcome, JESUS!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.  (Luke 2:7 NKJV) Praying you are blessed with the company of family … Continue reading →

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Wholesome and Clean

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

  Ezekiel 37:23b – I will wash away their sin and make them clean, and I will protect them from everything that makes them unclean. They will be my people, and I will be their God. (CEV) There is a … Continue reading →

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