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Psalm 72:12 For he delivers the needy when he calls, the poor, and him who has no helper Every year, before Advent, I say, “I’m going to take the children, and do some service work!” Noble idea, but one that generally fails to come to fruition. Can you imagine my Kennedy Kaboodle at a soup kitchen? […]
Matthew 24:41-42 Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken, and one will be left. Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come. What better way to start off Advent than with a reminder that there’s no time like the present? So many times, […]
2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! As we move swiftly toward Thanksgiving, it’s natural that my thoughts center around being thankful for the numerous blessings in my life. My family: my wonderful husband and children – you all make me a better person, day after day. My faith: By studying […]
Psalms 119:32 I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free. In a challenge to myself, (and inspired by my friend Daune) I’ve taken up running as my new way to keep fit. After the first few weeks of thinking, “WHY in the world do people EVER DO this?” […]
Psalms 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. It’s winter here, for sure in Kentucky, with the temperature in the thirties. Around my house, we’re still working on cleaning out the closets, doing the bi-annual ‘switching of the clothes’. My dear husband has even gotten into […]