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Strength through Scripture
I used to hear the expression “lose yourself in a good book”. Since I was an early and avid reader, it was an expression I loved. When I read fiction I often find myself sort of becoming one of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Faith, God, inspiration, Scripture
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Paul Told the Ephesians: And the Words Still Hold True.
Paul “Never let evil talk pass your lips; say only the good things men need to hear, things that will really help them. Do nothing that will sadden the Holy Spirit with whom you were sealed against the day of … Continue reading
Deeply Rooted in Christ
“Let your roots grow down into Him and draw up nourishment from Him, so you will grow in faith, strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught”~ Colossians 2:7 People have asked me throughout my life how I have … Continue reading
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Tagged Courage, Faith, inspiration, perennial optimist, rooted in Christ, Scripture
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More on the Pass it On Theme
“Don’t be afraid for I am with you. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand”. ~ Isaiah 41:10 I posted about the song “Pass It On” which also sometimes goes … Continue reading
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What is your heart conscious of?
A friend of ours was out here(a few months ago) visiting in AZ and took this picture. It is a lovely moon-rise. I have always loved sunrises and sunsets. I love being with my friends, and family. All of these … Continue reading
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I am a woman of no distinction
Reblogged from Jackie Paulson~Writer: I am a woman of no distinction of little importance I am a women of no reputation save that which is bad You whisper as I pass by and cast judgmental glances Though you don’t really … Continue reading
Scripture about the divisive climate-My post #262
I was on the debate team and the speech team in HS. I grew up in an extended family that debated everything. Passionately. Sometimes just plain old argued passionately. Yet these days I find that I can no longer bear … Continue reading
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