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Integrity

Integrity

"As for me, You uphold me in my integrity, And You set me in Your presence forever." (Psalm 41:12, NASB) "Joseph was a righteous man who had cultivated a reputation for godliness in his community. Then word spread across the community that Mary, the woman to who he...

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Scene

Scene

Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Scene.   A play is comprised of several scenes, or smaller episodes which make up the entirety of the story. Life is very much...

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Yet I Will

Yet I Will {{Let’s Have Coffee}}

I continue to return to Habakkuk, his words stir my soul, encourage my heart, and direct my focus to look upward. It can be quite disheartening to see or read about what is unfolding in our world. Add to that any challenges in our personal lives and we can find...

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To Know & Remember

To Know & Remember

We have four grandchildren – three granddaughters and our fourth, a grandson. I had the privilege of watching my first three granddaughters while their parents worked. This meant they were with me at least four days a week. It also meant they came to know me. It will...

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Seasons of Change

Seasons of Change

It’s been quite a summer of hot and humid weather. The hum of air conditioning brings pleasant and needed relief to those of us who find ourselves uncomfortable. But a quick look out our front window tells me not everything is unhappy with the weather. The hydrangeas...

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Reminders from Habakkuk

Reminders from Habakkuk {{Let’s Have Coffee}}

I'm still in Habakkuk. When life is challenging, and chaos swirls round about, this prophet settles my soul and brings a fresh delivery of hope. "Are You not from everlasting, O Lord, my God, my Holy One?" (Habakkuk 1:12, NASB) One verse so rich with details about our...

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