Have you ever purposefully moved away from your comfort zone? I’m curious, friend, how did you manage? On what or who did you rely? Have you ever felt like a fish out of water? My dear man and I are closing in on 18 months living in a new everything on the opposite side of … Continue reading Fish Out of Water?
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Absence makes the heart…
…grow fonder. That’s a popular saying, which as a youngster seemed more like a way too small bandaid for such a big wound to the heart. We said goodbye a lot. And it hurt! Even though it can sound like a platitude in the most tender moments, I have found it to be a true … Continue reading Absence makes the heart…
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Running Behind
I feel like I’m always running behind. Ask my Mom, I’ve been running late since the day I was born, which she would tell you was a full three weeks behind! If you are an early person, or even an on time person, I saw you. You rolled your eyes. A vein in your forehead … Continue reading Running Behind
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What needs to be replaced?
Pondering thoughts take me to my Bible in book form, black ink on white pages. My thoughts move toward the words of Isaiah, and my fingers flip through familiar pages. God will replace ashes with a crown of beauty. And what else? What else does God promise to replace for His children who cry out … Continue reading What needs to be replaced?
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There was this moment…
Dear friend, Yesterday, in a momentary conversation, I learned about a Pacific hurricane by the name of Hilary. We’re now watching and preparing. It could drop a year’s worth of rain in 24-48 hours. In the desert that’s likely to cause flooding. Please pray for us. In all the years I lived in Florida, I … Continue reading There was this moment…
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Goodbye
“Goodbye, Nolie. Goodbye, Buddy.”Whispers in his ear, “You are a good dog!” Tears dripping on his beard, I try to speak, “Thank you for walking innumerable miles at my side. Thank you for protecting me from everything that smelled of harm.” One last paw at my hand to stroke his neck, “You can go now. … Continue reading Goodbye
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Watch. Weep. Whisper.
The Bride longing for her Bridegroom. Watch. Lord, I watch for You. I know You’re on the ready. Whenever Father nods Your way, You, as the eager Bridegroom, will not even hesitate. You are waiting, with great anticipation, to mount Your mighty white steed and retrieve Your Bride. Even as I watch for You to … Continue reading Watch. Weep. Whisper.
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