Amanda grew up learning hard work alongside her peaceful family. Kindness and responsibility were firmly embedded in her character. But words of affirmation and hugs were not part of her family’s love language. As Amanda entered adulthood, insecurities left her vulnerable to insincere words and physical affection. It wasn’t long before she found herself enmeshed […]
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Am I following my one sided, often lonely unfulfilled self-direction? Or have I stepped into the creative, healing, satisfied place of God direction?
The warm flush of embarrassment began in my core and rose to the top of my head. Thoughts of shame, (“You messed up. Everyone noticed. You’re not good enough.”), attempted to distract me from completing the task at hand. What caused the self-humiliation? Singing on the church worship team, I made a false start. Self
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“Grandma go faster. We’re going to be late,” said the little voice in the back seat. My reply, “We have slow traffic all around us. So, we’re going as fast as we can.” “No, you have to go faster!” The little voice responded emphatically. I sighed and instructed, “That would be foolish.” “What’s foolish mean?”
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Elsa woke from a restful sleep free of the fibromyalgia pain she experienced for years. She sensed waves of Jesus’ love washing over her as she reflected on the healing events of the past 24 hours. The invitation to attend a ladies retreat with mostly strangers was intimidating. But, healing prayer was listed on the
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It’s a cold, damp, gray, pull the blanket over my head Tennessee morning. My body’s tired from too many late holiday nights and travel. I recognize the negative thoughts circling my brain. I ask myself, “Why?” “Oh, I get it. My spirit’s kind of self-focused instead of tuning into Father’s effervescent love for me. Father,
A succesful rescue from a bad situation better involve strength, the right plan and equipment. Jesus rescued my sin tainted self with the right equipment, his sinless flesh. He resurrected from death through supernatural strength. Father God’s plan was all about love. The rescue meant his own Son Jesus suffered humble beginnings, persecution, and an
My parents would call me on my birthday. The well blended harmony of Dad’s tenor and Mom’s soprano voice communicated their love as they sang Happy Birthday to Bonnie. The call was expected. But the reality of it brought smiles and joy to both giver and receiver. The memory of these birthday calls still gives
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“We were married 44 wonderful years the day Ann took the car and died driving off the road into a deep ravine. Even though the Alzheimer’s caused her to forget my name, I didn’t mind taking care of her.” Tom recounted details surrounding his life with Ann, her decline into Alzheimer’s and traumatic death. He continued,
Now that I’m a card-carrying senior citizen, I find greater enjoyment in each sunrise and sunset. Despite occasional aches and pains, I welcome every life-giving heartbeat. Have you seen the Christmas season movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life?” George, the main character, gets into some financial trouble and determines through a life insurance policy, his life
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I heard a thud and then saw the small blue finch lying on the concrete just outside the sliding glass door. Hitting the glass, the bird must have been terribly stunned and then fell 5 feet to the ground. Opening the door, I saw one wing flutter and then the other. Next, the bird turned
My body aches all over, I think I’m burning up. When I try to eat something, My belly says nuh-uh! Who wants to get colds or the influenza virus this year? Not me. So, I’m intentionally preparing my body, mind and spirit to resist those nasty germs. Summer tends to offer more healthful sunshine, delicious fruits and
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