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Category Archives: Deflecting the Weapon of Discouragement
Singing and Clinging in the Shadows: Psalm 63:7-11
We finish today in safety and triumph! “Because You are my help, I sing in the shadow of Your wings. I cling to You. Your right hand upholds me…All who swear by God will glory in Him.” It is good … Continue reading
When Life Gets Diverted Onto Bumpy Terrain
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 He IS the God of our hope. Matthew … Continue reading
Readjusting Our Grip
These are strange times. It is so easy to let the anxiety of the unknown, and the uncertainty of best practices and our future, loosen our confidence. It is easy to slip into the spirit of finger pointing, irritation, and … Continue reading
Understood…and Held
Today I am meeting God in His word, and He is engraving Himself upon my soul. I am passionately overwhelmed and excited by the Truth He brings in His word, that we share much of His heart. Deep down, you … Continue reading
Forgetting…and Remembering
Today the whispers of memory are cloaking my heart. As I release tangible things to other people by donating, toss others into the trash, and prepare my home for new owners and memory-makers, there is a reluctance and sadness hovering. … Continue reading
Relief Sometimes Arrives in the Dark
After the long days waiting, long past the verdant suppleness of promise that bloomed in spring, beyond the brown and dusty dryness of our summer, when each frond despaired of relief, it comes steady. In the dark before dawn, the … Continue reading
This Morning is for Stretching
The air is damp, the crickets’ song steady, and the rooster is happy as usual while the grey veil of night lingers before day. It is in this quiet spot, I am leaning toward my Maker, seeking to affirm His … Continue reading
Stormy Seasons: Hold On to the Promises
I had the blessing and privilege of God walking me through lessons to share for September’s New England Ladies’ Retreat recently. Several have asked that I share my notes. It seemed easier to clean them up a bit and post … Continue reading
When You Need a Valentine Every Day
Yesterday, a sweet-faced and gentle-spirited student of mine carefully carried a beautiful orchid and little box of chocolates into school and left them on my desk for me to find. His family takes every opportunity heralded by Hallmark to bless … Continue reading
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Tagged discouragement, faith, God, Jesus, love
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More than Death and Taxes
Today I am thinking about what we can really count on in this life. There aren’t many things that are a sure thing. Yes, death, taxes. What else? That we will eventually be hungry again–hungry for food, hungry for time, … Continue reading
Posted in Deflecting the Weapon of Discouragement, One Another, The Walk, Trials, Uncategorized
Tagged Christ, Church, discouragement, encouragement, faith, Hope, one another, steadfastness
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