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A Forgotten Love
I knew the weeds were growing taller but I have tried not to notice as I pass the garden on my way to the barn each day. It was hit hard by hail in mid August and I have abandoned … Continue reading
Posted in Lessons from the Garden
Tagged acceptance, change, priority, relationship with God, time
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Allured by Grace
Recently I was reading in the book of Hosea. I always find it amazing that I can read a story that I’ve read many times before and suddenly see it in a different light – in gospel light. In the … Continue reading
Ruined
Earlier this fall, my daughter injured her wrist helping her brother load hay. We thought she either sprained it or perhaps pulled something and that given time it would eventually get better. She immobilized it with a brace and pampered … Continue reading
Posted in Grace, sanctification
Tagged brokenness, hard things, relationship with God, sin, unconditional love
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Crumpled Faith
“Honey, you have every reason to cry. Crying don’t mean you’ve given up and it don’t mean God has left you or that little boy of yours neither.” These words, spoken to me by a kind, elderly, cleaning lady on … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, My Journey with Justin
Tagged acceptance, faith, relationship with God, suffering, Works
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Whom do I Love, the Gift or the Giver?
I love autumn as summer passes and the days turn cooler, but it often reminds me of how quickly the days, seasons, and years pass. It amazes me to realize it has been over 20 years since I had three … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family, Moments Worth Remembrance, My Journey with Justin
Tagged blessings, faith, hope, memories, praise, relationship with God, thankfulness
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Broken Gates
Yesterday, I was listening to an audio book by Tim Keller titled, “The Reason for God”. Somewhere in the eleventh or twelfth chapter, Tim Keller begins to speak on forgiveness and how it relates to salvation and why Christ had … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Life Lessons
Tagged forgiviness, grace, hard things, relationship with God, sin, Works
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Looking Beyond Fear
I was four years old the first time I ever climbed a tree. On that particular afternoon, billowing thunderclouds were building in the distance while above me the sun was shining. I was alone in the back yard and I … Continue reading
A Summer Storm
This morning I awoke to a storm. Instead of the pre-dawn grey and the twittering of swallows as they flit around my porch, I awoke to darkness lit only by brilliant streaks of lightening and the sound of rolling thunder. … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Life Lessons
Tagged blessings, Drought, faith, hard things, relationship with God, suffering, thankfulness
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An Open Door
There was a time when my home was blessed with frequent visitors, and I often miss that season. Unfortunately today, guests are not as frequent; seasons change, children grow up, and friends return to the work force, but it blesses … Continue reading
Posted in Faith
Tagged grace, In His Presence, pride, relationship with God, repentance, sin
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Suffering
The first year our home school group offered drama, my daughter was 10 and eager to perform. She had been in ballet performances when she was younger and she couldn’t wait to join the drama group with her closest friends, … Continue reading
Posted in Life Lessons, Seasons
Tagged acceptance, faith, hope, relationship with God, suffering
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Pausing To Praise 