Tag Archives: Faith

Devotional Diaries: The Good Samaritan

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In the Gospel of Luke, the parable is introduced by a question, known as the Great Commandment:  Behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him,

Devotional Diaries: Week Five

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It’s May… I stare at my calendar in that old familiar trance-like state.  Oh my…  it’s here…May.  May is the month full of ‘end of the year’ ceremonies, tournaments, field trips, recitals, concerts and programs galore.  I catch my breath

Devotional Diaries: Week 4

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Meet Me There… When my mind is convoluted with thoughts and overflowing with lists of what needs done… Meet me there. When I run through my day at top speed, scurrying to fulfill my agenda… Meet me there. When I

Devotional Diaries: Week 3

Cracked Heart

“Wordless Groans…” I was looking for a movie to watch while I exercised, and came across The Passion of the Christ and thought it would be a good one to watch.  I haven’t seen it since it came out and

Devotional Diaries…

god has equipped you

Just When…  Just when I am feeling discouraged that my kids don’t understand gratitude and fall short in so many values I constantly try to teach them… My friend shares how beautifully they behaved during an evening out and how

Devotional Diaries…The Prodigal Son

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Dear readers, I have decided to start a series on Sundays.  As we trudge through this amazing and challenging life together, I thought I would share my thoughts, my devotions, and my prayers with you…  If you would like to

At Every Turn…

limitless

Do you ever wonder how some people survive such horrific tragedies?  How a person perseveres through the  painful adjustment to a completely changed life? I do.  Today I share a story about someone who spoke at my church long ago…

Empty Spaces…

Christ

Today I share my thoughts over at the beautiful blog: Defining Hope.  I am honored to be a part of Hope’s inspirational and lovely home for a day.  I talk about something I am convicted of changing in my life. 

February Friend #8

Acceptance

My next dear friend is just such a lovely soul.  She shares her heart with all her readers and is always  there for a friend with encouragement and kind words of grace.  She runs a home with FOUR kids and

One Note Short…

Tooth Fairy

  “Mommy MOMMY!!!!  She didn’t leave a NOTE!!!  Why wouldn’t she leave a note mommy?  She ALWAYS leaves me a note that looks like a tooth with her picture on it!  I just don’t understand!”  Damn.  She noticed.  “Oh honey,