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God’s Battle

The spiritual battles I face can sometimes be all-consuming, exhausting, and difficult – is it the same for you, my friend? These are the times when I have to rely on the Lord – His strength is displayed in our … Continue reading

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The Best Gift

At a concert in a local church, my child knew their grandma was on stage singing. The church asked for a love offering for the singing group. My child wrote their name on the line of the offering envelope and … Continue reading

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Beacon of Light

Glancing out my car window on a usual weekday, I saw an unusual beacon of light in the sky piercing the muddled clouds. It was circular and solo, highlighted above lighter tones, underscored in beauty. Instantly, I wanted to be … Continue reading

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You’re Forgiven

You fell. You confessed. Forgiven, you got back up. You gave God the glory. Time passes… the enemy whispers… he puts doubts in your mind that you’re truly forgiven. Memories race and so does your heart. Are you in this … Continue reading

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The End?

As writers, we not only love to write, we also love good stories. Good versus evil and the search for truth never gets old. It got me thinking late last night about the story of my life…the ups and downs… … Continue reading

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Same God

The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob still pierces hearts to the truth and renews minds today. The same God who was at the beginning, is with us now. He doesn’t change, nor will He ever stop loving you. In … Continue reading

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Choices

Sometimes I wonder why people say, “it was meant to happen this way.” Many people believe that God’s intended plan for our lives is default and will happen no matter what, no matter our choices, good or bad. Was that … Continue reading

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Isolation = Extinction

I visited a historical landmark of a society that was extreme and believed in celibacy – men and women living apart from one another never to join. Not surprisingly, this radical group became extinct as they had no offspring. They … Continue reading

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When Storms Come

Driving toward my destination, the conditions ahead were unmistakable – dark clouds, threatening weather ahead. The sight was starkly different than the sunshine directly above me, which indicated a sunny, beautiful day. Knowing that ominous clouds would soon greet me, … Continue reading

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What Is Freedom to You?

Many of my beloved readers are from different countries. As you may know, I am from the US and today is our “Independence Day.” It causes me to think about “freedom.” Even though it seems America has an abundance of … Continue reading

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Calmness

Lately, I’ve been anxious. In my mind there are 12 plates spinning while I’m balancing a pencil on my nose, trying not to fall off a rickety table while on my tip toes. The Bible speaks a lot about anxiety … Continue reading

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Humility

In a non-fiction book I’m writing, there’s a dedicated chapter on humility. There are countless times in Scripture where humility is mentioned and set as an instruction for us. Want your circumstances to change? Humble yourself. What a closer relationship … Continue reading

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