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Be A Lifter
Are you a doer or an advisor? We always seem full of words but lacking in the action category although
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Let Go And Let God
I am a take-charge person. If you put me in any group, after about 2 minutes of pleasantries and indecisiveness,
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An Engagement Ring From God
Yesterday was Earth Day. There were celebrations all over the world to increase the awareness of our responsibility to the
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If it was wrong in 1850
The Bible is very clear in naming the evil and sin that transcends generations and cultures, however, every generation defines
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What The World Is Waiting For
I love traveling by car. You may not arrive at the destination as quickly, but the journey is a lot
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Disturbed!!!
I watched my 3-week old grandson as he lay in my arms fast asleep. Unable to resist, I gently nuzzled
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Make Your Bed With Care, You'll Have To Lie In It
Make Your Bed With Care, You’ll Have To Lie In It My friends and family think I’m obsessive; I call
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Mirrors, Reflections and Illusions
As a child, my youngest son Philip had a fascination with mirrors. If there was a mirror in the room,
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Temptation Ahead
It was one of those beautiful autumn days that you just have to take advantage of, especially if you live
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2016 RESOLUTIONS
Yes, I stayed up last night to watch the ball drop in Times Square, welcome in the New Year and
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Nevertheless
It all started in The Garden. God had commanded Adam who instructed Eve that the tree in the middle of
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The Good Old Days
The Good Old Days We have all heard stories of the “good old days.” It is amazing how time erases
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His Name Was Shawn: Did He Know About Jesus?
Yesterday, I met Shawn. A friendly, talkative 10 year old, sporting a “Desert Storm t-shirt” and desperately wanting to go
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Skinned Knees But Still Running
The Winter Olympics were held in Vancouver a few weeks ago. I held my breath as snowboarders performed on the
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He's God Of The Mondays Too
I am a Facebook junkie! I love being connected to friends and family, sharing amusing stories and pictures of our
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Just To Be Close To You
My dad passed away September, 2001 and my heart still hurts with longing every time I think of him. Dad’s
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A Different Occasion
My 4 year old granddaughter loves a party. She views every occasion as an opportunity for a party. Her parties
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If You Don't Trust The Monitor, Unplug It!
Our grandsons, two-year old Caleb and two-month old Nathan stayed with us while Steven and Jenesa enjoyed a four day
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Words Of Wisdom For My Children
These are some words of wisdom that I’ve learned after 51 years of living. 1. Your parents don’t really get
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Naked And Don't Know It!!!
Isaiah 61:10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath
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WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME?
What do you want from me? This questioned has been asked by every frustrated husband, wife, child, parent, employee and
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Hide And Seek
Hide and Seek In the midst of preparing the chicken and rice and chopping the salad, I suddenly realize the
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But God, The Pain Hurts
But God, The Pain Hurts! Children learn at a very young age that touching something hot is not pleasant and they
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A Hop, A Skip, And A Walk Around The Block
A Hop, A Skip, And A Walk Around The Block If you want to experience life on another level, take
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Why Pray?
Have you ever heard anyone make the statement, “Why pray?” It is usually in reference to lost hope and a
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Follow Me But Don't Step in It
Follow Me but Don’t Step in It But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness,
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Broken Toys
A beautiful little boy came to live with a wonderful family. He brought such joy to the thankful Dad and
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Because of God's Grace
The following is a devotional I received this morning. It left me with a feeling of uncertainty rather than hope.
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Opportunity Lost (almost)
January 1, the dawn of a new year, an opportunity for a fresh start; sure it is all a mental
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A Wing And A Prayer; Then Came A Savior
A Wing And A Prayer; Then Came A Savior This week we witnessed a “Miracle on the Hudson.” Soon after
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Three Strikes – You're Out; Six Strikes – Total Victory
Have you ever tried and failed; heard that “three times is a charm,” and it wasn’t; been told, “Three strikes
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Instrument of Freedom or Historical Document
Instrument of Freedom or Historical Document The powerful first line of the Declaration of Independence jumped off the page as
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And If I Be Lifted Up
What an eventful month we have experienced this June. North Korea is threatening to launch a missile at Hawaii, Iran
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Tomorrow it will be yesterday's problem
Tomorrow it will be yesterday’s problem For the past several years, Steve and I have felt the call of God
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I Think I Am A Valley Girl
I Think I Am A Valley Girl Do you know or are you one of the people who can’t wait
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Know Where You Are Going?
Know Where You Are Going? The day finally arrives. The day you have planned for and dreamed about for months;
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Price to Pay
I will never forget a statement made by my College Economics Professor; “Your desire will determine the price you are
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Can I Find God In Your Blackberry?
Dear Church Member: My life is a mess! I’ve made all the wrong choices, followed the wrong path and I’m
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Potential Garbage or Garbage with Potential
Potential Garbage or Garbage with Potential Do you have friends that are avid recyclers, garage sale junkies or maybe just
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The core of the Christian Life
I read this quote from J. Lee Grady, Charisma Magazine, this morning. I hope it blesses you as it did
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Understand Their End
When I’m feeling just a little envious of others, a little prideful of my experience with God or a little
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Hashtag BTW
Hashtag BTW The 21st Century has become the Golden Age of Communication, hashtag #norealconnection. We are more connected than at
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Life's Danger Zone
I have been on a life-changing, healthy eating plan since January. Every month I set a mini-goal of weight loss
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When Do I Get Mine?
When Do I Get Mine? “I am so tired”, I cried during my morning devotions. “I can’t take another whiner”,
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The Alarm Clock Just Buzzed
The Alarm Clock Just Buzzed Sleeping peacefully, snuggled under a cozy quilt, I was suddenly awakened by the shrill sound
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Terms and Conditions
Terms & Conditions In the last few years, the Internet has become an integral part of our everyday lives. We
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The Greatest People In The World
Have you ever wondered how “the other half” lives, wished your home, car or other possession was like a friend’s
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MY LIFE, HIS PLANS
MY LIFE, HIS PLANS Last week I spent a few days with my granddaughters, Mackenzie, Madison and Anabel. We call
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Beyond Hope
I prefer to spend a little time with God early in the day. There are fewer distractions and my thoughts
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Stones of Memorial
Some time ago, I watched a funeral of an elderly lady over the internet. This is the fourth funeral I
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Searching For Lost Signal
Searching For Lost Signal My life is now run by satellite. Forty years ago, we were amazed at the futuristic
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Don't Let Me Miss The Glory
Don’t Let Me Miss The Glory Moses had led the people out of Egypt, across the Red Sea. In Exodus,
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Today I Brought My Sons To The Temple
Almost 31 years ago, God blessed me with a beautiful baby boy. Sixteen months later a second little boy arrived
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I Can't Seem To See What You Are Saying
I Can’t Seem to See What You are Saying It had been one of those mornings I never want to
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Impatience Will Always Birth An Ishmael
Gr’ma, Gr’ma, Gr’ma, GR’MA!!!! Caleb’s impatience was coming through. I had promised him that we would go downstairs and play
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The Land Of Just Right
Goldilocks was hungry, and there were three bowls of porridge and the story begins. She tasted Papa Bear’s porridge, but
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It's The Power Behind The Story!!!
Every year, after Thanksgiving, the controversy begins. Should I say Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays? Is it Christmas Vacation or
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Certain Death
The nation has been consumed with Hurricane Ike for the last two days. For a few hours even politics and
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God Does Not Negotiate
As a child I frequently heard the words, “BECAUSE I SAID SO!” At that point I understood that arguing was
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Have You Ever Felt Lonely?
Did you ever feel rejected? Did the loneliness ever overwhelm you? Did you hurt when those you had poured yourself
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Born To Serve The Lord
Tim Tebow was born Aug 14, 1987 and is the Heisman-winning quarterback for the Florida Gators. His parents were missionaries
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Connection Without Commitment
Fox News had a report on spirituality in America. People are hungry for a connection with God and anywhere there
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God Is Not Impressed!!!
Do you ever find yourself trying to impress God? If I get that promotion, buy my dream home or drive
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Wristbands, Ribbons And Bumper Stickers
It is official, all of America is aware! Yesterday, millions of women across the United States told their friends, acquaintances,
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That's Not The God I Wanted!
In the midst of his sermon, last Sunday, the preacher made the statement, “They hate us because they hate God!”
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One Board At A Time
Mackenzie and Madison are going to get a new little sister in June. In anticipation of Baby Anabel’s arrival,
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But I Don't Want To Be Different!
1 Samuel 8 relates a time in Israel’s history when they had wandered from God’s plan for their life and
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God, Could You Speed Up The Perfecting?
Once I learned how to read there was no stopping me. The library was only a couple of blocks from
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What's Good About The Church?
Recently, Steve was talking with a man who wanted to change his life. He confessed that his attempt to change
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Affirmed, Approved and Validated
I remember the first time I heard the word, Affirmed. We had opened a Christian bookstore in St. James, MN.
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Praying For Our President
I watched, with pride, the swearing in of our 44th president. I experienced pride in being a citizen of the
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God Wants You To Succeed
God wants you to succeed!!! Many Holy Ghost filled people live their lives in fear that God is just waiting
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Enemies, Both Foreign & Domestic
Today is July 4th, a wonderful holiday in the United States. Most people will celebrate it with cookouts and fireworks,
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Hurry!! There's A Deadline!
This morning as the fog was slowly replaced by conscious thought, I remembered something I had been meaning to get
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The Door Was Open, But You Didn't Respond!
The Door Was Open, But You Didn’t Respond! Last Saturday was one of those rare Michigan November days. The
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Ready To Give A Defense
Have you ever been accused of being “defensive?” It seems that if one person makes a statement that violates your
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More Than A Word, He Is The Word
It happens every year after Thanksgiving; a clerk says “Happy Holidays” and offends a customer who wanted to hear “Merry
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If Only
Have you ever indulged in the mind game, “If Only?” Most of us have at one time or another. Usually
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You Can Have The Cookie Later!
“Mo, mo,” a little voice pleaded, through the cookie Caleb had just shoved past his crumb-ringed lips. It is so
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Making Lemonade
“Making lemonade, we’re making lemonade; in the sunshine or the shade, we’re making lemon-a-a-ade,” the song continued as Caleb and
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No Excuse Monday
Excuses, Excuses, you hear them every day. The dictionary defines excuse as a defense of some offensive behavior or some
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I Want To Be A Balcony Person
A year or two ago, my friend, Suzanne and my sister, Anita recommended that I read a book by Joyce
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Irritated, Broken, And Through The Fire
I have spent a lot of time lately reflecting over my life, examining where I’ve been and where I would
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I Just Want To Enter The Holy Of Holies
Standing with the congregation around the Outer Court, one could fill the excitement building, it wouldn’t be long now. Today
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Icing On The Cake
Have you ever heard people say things that make no sense at all? I don’t understand the saying, “Have their
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The Land of The Familiar
Have you ever noticed how you ignore the details of the familiar? This is true in marriage, with your children