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Persecution
Just Because Have you ever just felt like writing until your heart didn’t hurt anymore? Writing is my outlet and today I’m experiencing something I absolutely hate because I’m being persecuted for my beliefs. While my emotions may be raw at the moment, my faith has taken over. I haven’t acted out in anger or…
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My Rebellion
If you were to ask my mom which of her three kids was most rebellious, she would tell you about me. Throughout most of my life, I did the opposite of what I was told. I wasn’t afraid of anything and if I was dared to do something dangerous, I would do it without hesitation.…
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Following The Shepherd’s Voice
The Day Noah Got Lost My youngest son was a very mischievous at two years old and once got lost at a large department store. At the time, I had three children under five, including a baby who was almost one year old. I was already a single mother by that time, but thankfully my…
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Do Good To Others
If you have siblings, you might understand what sibling rivalry is. You might even relate to me when I say that my brother and I fought all the time when we were growing up. Thinking back, I can remember a time when he and I were wrestling around on the grass, throwing punches at each…
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Prayer Of Innocence
There are so many books on how to pray, when to pray, and how often to pray, but nothing compares to the teachings of the Bible on prayer. I’m not saying that you shouldn’t read the other books. As a matter of fact, I’m reading one now and I love it. What I’m saying is…
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The School of Heart Knocks
Life is full of hardships, but it’s also full of blessings, if we choose to see them. Lessons learned are important because they help us grow in Christ and they strengthen our faith. I can honestly say that I never really noticed the blessings before God saved my life. I was self-absorbed and played the…
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The Lord Fights For Us
Hey friend, I’m sorry I’ve been gone for a while, but I had some really serious things on my plate that needed to be tended to immediately. For the past couple of months I’ve been through many different seasons and, while some were difficult seasons, something really good happened while I was away. I got…
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He Is The First And The Last
I’ve heard it asked, “If Jesus came right now, would you be ashamed by what you’re doing?” There are times I realize that I would be ashamed. I feel the conviction in my heart because of the things I sometimes do, and I am grateful during those times that Jesus hasn’t come yet. Do you…
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I Am Not Ashamed
Growing up as a Navy brat, I was met with many struggles, especially as a young elementary school student. I’m pretty sure first through fifth grade is where kids learn to master the art of teasing, and, because I was always the new kid in school, I was teased a lot! I think the thing…
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Acquitted
A few years ago I was invited to a women’s conference here in Albuquerque. It was the first one I had ever attended and was one of the most heartfelt weekends of my whole life, thanks to the guest speaker Hannah Overton. If you know anything about Hannah Overton, you know that she was wrongfully…
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Strong Faith
Have you read the parable of the sower in Matthew 13? I love this story because it tells how God will separate the wheat from the chaff during the harvest and how we were sown into good soil so we could grow in Him until the harvest. Parables like this one speak to us in…
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God Is Love
When I was about 6 or 7 years old, my uncle Robert was killed by a drunk driver while he was on his way home from work. I don’t remember too much about my uncle, except that he had a nice smile and had a ton of records. I’ve really gotten to know him over…
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I Will Speak
All week I have been thinking about the verse above…well, not just that verse, but the whole chapter. Have you read about Balaam and his donkey? People often wonder if God has a sense of humor and this story really gives you a straight “YES!” God gave us a sense of humor and He gave…
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Reveal Your Glory
They say that hindsight is 20/20 and I am queen of the “I wish I had made better choices when I was younger” club. Between going to court last week and not feeling well this week, I have had a rough time and can’t help but look at the things I should have done differently…
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The Word Is Alive
Did you know that the Bible is the only living testament that can actually move the depths of your soul and give you life? There is an answer for every season of life in God’s word. Good, bad, peace, chaos. It’s there in writing! There are no contradictions and you can fully believe that it…
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Find Your First Love
I don’t know if you know this, but I got married in October of 2022. I love my husband dearly and, even though we’ve had our ups and downs, I would marry him all over again. Marriage is a big deal in the kingdom of God and we, the church, are considered the bride of…
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The Heart Of The Matter
Long ago, in the Garden of Eden, there lived a man named Adam and a woman named Eve. These two people were the first to ever walk the earth with the LORD and there was no sin and everything was perfect. Adam and Eve were in perfect unison with God, and they knew nothing of…
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He Is My Hope
Grief, profound sadness and utter affliction beyond our control. I’ve grieved many times before. I have grieved over the loss of my grandpa. I’ve grieved over choices I’ve made in the past. But the worst grief I’ve ever endured is the grief over the loss of a relationship with my youngest daughter. This grief has…