Love Like Jesus

Love like Jesus

Delivering cookies or treats, searching for a special gift for that certain someone, and spending time with people we care about are examples of how we show our love, especially this time of year.  While we feel numerous kinds of love for others and things in this world, only One person embodies a love that …

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Follow by Faith, not Feelings

follow by faith not feelings

Sometimes, I don’t feel like following what God wants me to do.  In my heart and mind I want to follow, but occasionally I feel tired, overwhelmed or impatient.  My motivation for following fails.  Then a small whisper reminds me: follow by faith, not feelings. Follow by Faith, Not Feelings Teaching children recently about how …

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A Journey of Intent

a journey of intent

“That could have gone better!”  Have you ever uttered those words out loud or to yourself?  I did recently when something didn’t go as expected. So begins a journey of intent. Disappointment and self-doubt crept in, as I beat myself up. Our own self-talk can be the worst.  Irritated since I could have done better, …

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Reflection & Anticipation #1

Thank you. Two small words meant to embody thoughts, sentiments, and more gratitude than I can ever express or understand. Yet each day I wake up with these two words in my mind.

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!    His faithful love endures forever. ~1 Chronicles 16:34            Give thanks snow

This verse is closest to giving voice to my feelings, emotions and sense of appreciation. God has been and ever will be faithful to me.  My response is to continually give him my thanks.

However, those two tiny words seem so insignificant given the scope of all I have been given, especially this year:

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Thankful In

A squeal of delight escaped my lips.  The double holiday issue of my favorite cooking magazine had arrived!  If you love to cook like I do, Thanksgiving and the holidays are a treat.  I plan, prep, tweak old favorites and try new creations each year.  But in the bustle of planning, shopping and cooking, one …

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