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Do you ever have days where you are just in a "funk"? Days when you question your decisions.... Days when you ponder your future choices... Days when you are constantly battling that negative voice... I do. Those days are the hardest. Those days are when I have to fight..fight..fight..the enemy. Fight myself even... My GOD …
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Like a lot of others, as this year comes to an end, I am reflecting. Reflecting on the past year. The choices made. The changes that need to be made in the coming year. There is always room to grow. Room for improvement. We have never "arrived". We have to keep …
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The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. (Psalms 34:18 NLT) There are things in this world that happen, that I'll never understand. I won't claim to understand. This I know, My Savior.. My Redeemer, is GOOD. The truth is that this world that we live in is broken …
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There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to …
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When do we normally give thanks? Not just praying..but when do we normally say Thank You or I'm thankful for... ? Think about it for a second. It is usually AFTER a blessing. Right? After we've had an answered prayer. After we've seen a beautiful sunset. After. What if we gave thanks to our Father …
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Maybe you've heard of Dr. Gary Chapman's book, The 5 Love Languages. The first time I heard of it, my husband and I were on a church couples retreat. Wow, it was eye-opening. Basically, I learned what my husband's and my own love languages were. {You know, like what makes you feel loved …
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As this day comes to an end..I am thankful for the laughter and memories made! Today was a day filled with family, friends, laughter and lots of good food. I'm so thankful for all of these things.. Especially.. The laughter... You know.. We just have to slow down and take the time to notice all …
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Philippians 4:12 ~ I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. Philippians 4:19 ~ And my God will …
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Nahum 1:7 (NIV) ~ The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him. This past week has been one of those weeks that made me thankful & tired all at the same. If ya know what I mean... We all have times of trouble. Times when …
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What do you think of when you hear the word "Thanksgiving"? Does your mind go to Native Americans or Pilgrims? Do you think of holiday traditions? Pies and turkey and dressing and cranberry sauce? Or do you think of giving thanks daily in every circumstance to God our Father? Give thanks in all circumstances, for …
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Hope For The Broken 