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Have you ever heard the verse that says God will make a way of escape? I was thinking about that this afternoon and about how, at different times in our lives, things happen that we weren’t expecting and never saw coming. We pray for a difficult season to pass. We pray for circumstances to change.… Read more
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As I write this, today would have marked 37 years since I married my first husband. He passed away from brain cancer, and I have since remarried. But today, I found myself thinking about those 37 years, and somehow, they just seem so far away. For a large portion of our marriage, things were tumultuous.… Read more
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Have you ever been dumpster diving? I’m sure some of us reading this have, and we know exactly what dumpster diving is all about. We search through commercial or residential waste, digging through large containers filled with things someone else has decided to throw away. Maybe we’re looking for furniture, clothing, household items, or something… Read more
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A few days ago, my husband and I were waiting for our dinner to be ready when I decided I was going to eat my dessert first. Now, growing up, I was always taught that if you cleared your plate, you would be rewarded with dessert. You would get that treat—that something special. And usually,… Read more
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Have you ever had one of those moments as a Christian when something has been weighing heavily on your heart, or you feel like God is dealing with you about something, and then suddenly you hear someone mention that very thing? Maybe you hear a worship song a few minutes later, and the words seem… Read more
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My husband sometimes calls me “Betty.” Now, before you ask, no—that isn’t my name. In fact, it’s not even close to my name. It’s simply a nickname he started calling me not long after we were married. Over the years, I’ve grown to love it. Sometimes I’ll even leave him a little note and sign… Read more
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When someone mistreats you or is unkind, how do you respond? What do you do when someone severely mistreats you or treats you with extreme unkindness? Our natural response is often to react the same way we were treated. We may become angry, harbor resentment, or look for ways to get even. We may want… Read more
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One of my younger brothers, Matt, was an ordained minister and evangelist who loved the Lord with all his heart. Anyone who knew Matt knew exactly what mattered most to him. God was first in his life, and he wanted everyone he met to know about the love of Christ and what the Lord had… Read more
