Lately, I have been extra jumpy and on high-alert in parking lots, at grocery stores, and even walking in my own neighborhood. A lot of us in our quaint neighborhood are feeling extra cautious. Extra suspicious. And it can really wear on a person’s soul. Our little neighborhood has just had a couple of tragic crimes take place in a…
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I often wander into the bookstore when I need a boost spiritually. It’s not that I am looking so much for a good read, but maybe an encouraging nudge towards God’s truth. I know the truths. I know how God feels about me. I know God’s promises. But somedays, my heart needs someone else to say it through their words…
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“A PRUDENT MAN GIVES THOUGHT TO HIS STEPS.” Proverbs 14:15 When I get excited about something, I tend to jump into it. I throw caution to the wind and go for it. It isn’t until a couple days later that I pause and remember that I forgot to check in with God about the desires and the direction of my…
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Last night my hubby and I went to the Garth Brooks concert in Dallas. We are old-school country at heart. We love fiddles, steel guitar, and a good ole’ country song. As the lights went down and the show began, I didn’t know Garth’s passion would stir my own. Garth began the show really hoarse. His voice was barely there…
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This week my words come slowly. Fingers to the keyboard has felt harder this week because my own heart and mind have to have time and space and more time and space to process…life…and faith. As a mama to three boys, September beckons me to begin the striving dance. There are so many details to remember for school. The boys…
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