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"Knowing God's goodness, even when we can't see it."
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Oh, taste and see
that the Lord is good!
Blessed are they
that take refuge
in Him!
Psalm 34:8
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A Harder Rejoice
When was the last time you had a gut wrenching laugh? You know—the kind where you’re hanging onto your middle because you’ve become short of breath and your gut muscles feel as if they might split apart. I hadn’t had one of those in a lengthy time—but then I went to a Women’s Retreat where the theme of the weekend was Rest & Restoration. You may be envisioning a group of women at a spa, being pampered with massages, oils, while incense burns as soft ocean sounds infiltrate ev
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2 days ago4 min read


The Movie of Our Lives
Writing propels me into my own imagination, but I can easily live in another’s mind from time to time. That’s why I love a good movie! Right now, I’d like to ask Angel Studios, or any faith-filled production company, if they need someone to rate and review their shows. I’d probably do that for free. Many of the faith-based production companies have proven their content at least as good, and often better, than main-stream movies. (Note: I’m not getting paid to write this. I
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Jan 135 min read


Our Peace at Christmas
As I write this I’m sick with my second cold in as many weeks. Quite frankly, it’s getting me down. I mean—I have things to do! Christmas is at hand. While I’ve been held captive by compounding viruses, I’ve been watching too many reels about some of the bills/laws currently being debated, and passed, in our government. I normally don’t invest many hours into what instills fear and anxiety within me, but it’s good to stay informed. It’s also good to do our part in fighting wh
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Dec 10, 20254 min read
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