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A new year...
A new look...
A new adventure!

If I were still trying to please men...

11/26/2020

El Shaddai, our Heavenly Father! You have seen my deepest longing, and you have answered my prayer. In your great love, as a parent for His child, you have listened to the heart of your daughter. You have come near and blessed me.

Can my spirit praise your name any more, El Shaddai, or be filled with greater joy? I do not know how to thank you for the gift you have placed within me. I do not deserve your grace. Help me nurture and encourage this child to be all you are creating him to be.

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A still more excellent way...

11/19/2020

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Staying Together

11/18/2020

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For years early in November, I've asked people whether they were cooking (hosting) or traveling for Thanksgiving. I probably won't do that this year.

This year has brought so many changes to so many people. But this year especially, I hear Mama's voice asking...

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We were still helpless...

11/12/2020

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Building Together

11/11/2020

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For months we've been inundated with reports and numbers, haven't we, Dear Reader? It started with reports from the other side of the world that didn't seem to have much affect on us.

Gradually, the reports and numbers spread from foreign shores to our own backyards, bombarding us 24/7 through various mass media. And none of it seems to be encouraging. But, Dear Reader, there is some good news during these tumultuous times.

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My Father is working still...

11/5/2020

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Fighting Together

11/4/2020

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Is there a veteran in your life, Dear Reader? Do you think your personal perspective is influenced by that relationship?
For years I was convinced that being raised by a World War II vet was the most powerful influence in my life...

I was wrong.

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