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Music triggers me. I was leaving work and the song “Against All Odds” came on by Phil Collins. As I sat waiting in traffic, I remembered… Sitting on the riding lawn mower listening to this song on my Walkman and crying my eyeballs out. I think I was in the 4th or 5th grade and […]
Read MoreI took a break from social media. It was not planned. I just stumbled across a post by Pastor Laura Lee that said “Social Media Sabbatical – 21 Day challenge”. Just reading the word Sabbatical sounded like a vacation on a shoreline to me. I scrolled on to the next post, but I kept […]
Read MoreSomeone brought me a gift. They knew I loved Gardenia’s and they brought me a Gardenia to plant. They took the time to carefully gather the roots and put them in the bottom of a grocery bag filled with fresh potting soil. It was watered and ready to be planted. It was time. But, I […]
Read MoreWe had almost finished setting up our tent, when we saw the red truck back into the campsite directly beside us. As they started to unload, the Dad came out first, then the Mom along with a toddler, a baby girl, and a large dog named Abraham who was apparently celebrating his birthday. Later, […]
Read MoreWe were looking forward to a fun evening together as a family. We were going to get to see a sloth! There was popcorn, face-painting and even the red carpet. We went to the movie premiere for Amazon Arising – Joy in the Jungle. The movie took us on a journey with Jungle Jen as she traveled […]
Read MoreI am telling you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe that I am who I am. John 13:19 NIV I wrote down my ‘miracle’ prayer requests on the orange index card and took a quick picture with my phone. I brought it to the altar and put it […]
Read MoreTruth 19: Your Maker is your husband. For your Maker is your husband— the Lord Almighty is his name— the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of all the earth. Isaiah 54:5 NIV A note from my journal: November 25, 2012 God Speaks How was I feeling this morning […]
Read MoreI was a hot mess in church today. It’s been a while. It used to happen almost every Sunday. I would stand there during worship and just move my lips to the words and sob. I was hardly able to utter a sound because my heart was fragile. It didn’t take much to send me […]
Read MoreI sat at my desk by the window, and opened my laptop. Instead of typing anything, I just stared at the blank page and the blanket of snow outside. The snowflakes were dancing to the song “Like An Avalanche” by Hillsong. With a single candle burning, I paused in that moment to Thank Him for His […]
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