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Dear Children, You are creative. You are! We want you to believe that you are creative. God made the sun, moon and stars. And God made the trees. Genesis 1 May we tell you how I know you are creative? We know because God designed you. He thought of you and knew you before you … Continue reading shiney.notes.3

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โ€œTwo become oneโ€ฆ not in a poof of vows said on one particular day. I think itโ€™s more of a long, slow merging over a lifetime.โ€Lisa Brittain Hereโ€™s to life @ 62 and 64. Our 60s! That sounds less fun than, โ€œWe were born in the 60s!โ€ Regardless, hereโ€™s to being married 37 years. Hereโ€™s … Continue reading Page 17

All the feels of back to school: shalom prayers

Lord, please reassure every anxious parent heart every moment of this day, that Your eyes are upon their children. And for every, anxious child heart on back to school day, would You allow Your shalom peace to completely cover their shoulders and bring comfort throughout this day. Lord, we thank You for the good of … Continue reading All the feels of back to school: shalom prayers

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Dear children, You are LAVISHly loved! Itโ€™s important that we tell you who you are as dearly loved humans created in the image of God. You are created by love to glorify your Maker. Hereโ€™s an acrostic to help you remember how God sees you just as He made you. Loved Accepted Victorious Innocent Secure … Continue reading shiney.notes.2

The Privilege and Responsibility of Freedom

May this be the day that Americans across this land, โ€œfrom sea to shining seaโ€, awaken to freedom, what it requires, and give thanks. Awaken us to Your goodness, Lord God, and teach us to appreciate Your kindness. May this be the day we see You more fully in Your holiness and bend our knees … Continue reading The Privilege and Responsibility of Freedom

Heโ€™s with you in the dark

โ€œBlessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.โ€โ€ญโ€ญMatthewโ€ฌ โ€ญ5โ€ฌ:โ€ญ10โ€ฌ โ€ญNIVโ€ฌโ€ฌ Withness is Jesus Oh how our Jesus understands this statement. While it feels lonely to be persecuted, He is with you. And surely the darkness threatens to hide your existence. Perhaps, you are sure no one sees … Continue reading Heโ€™s with you in the dark

The Real Influencer: Redirecting Eyes to Jesus

Why am I here? On a website, and Instagram, and even Facebook? I mean, why spend the time and effort? To influence? Well, yes. To be an Influencer? No. I donโ€™t even know how that works. Obviously! I saw and read recently where a real Christian influencer (who I follow) offered her reason for being … Continue reading The Real Influencer: Redirecting Eyes to Jesus