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One Way to Overcome Discouragement’s Curveball
Do you see the batter? He’s at home base, his foot scraping across the dust-covered white plate. Bits of powdery white lime, the substance used to mark fair and foul, and airy, brownish-orange dust mingle up into the air. Tapping his cleats, two – maybe three – times on the base, he then bangs his left foot…
#YourStory: Crystal Hopkins
We’re quickly approaching March 18 – Trisomy 18 Awareness Day. Today’s #YourStory was written by Crystal Hopkins, a gal with an intimate, walking-through-the shadows understanding of Trisomy 18. I knew it from the moment I saw her face. As the neonatologist rounded the corner to our room, her eyes met mine through the glass. In that instant, my…
#ScriptureBank2016, Week 7
It’s the 5th Monday of February! Every 5th Monday brings a glimpse into others’ lives concerning scripture memorization. We’ll travel around the blogosphere to gather encouragement for our memorizing journey. Today we’re on the path to Betsy’s at Faith Spilling Over. Betsy travels daily with a love for God’s Word. This girl LOVES every letter. She and…
Dear Trials and Troubles – Let God in the Driver’s Seat Now
Dear Troubles & Trials, I wish I could say we’re through. But life promises time with you. Your vehicle has carried me far too often. But now? A driver switch is due. Troubles and trials, you arise, but do you remember years ago when I sat in your vehicle’s seat? You clicked the buckle tight, slammed…
#ScriptureBank2016, Week 6
This week we’re confessing love, God’s ultimate love. Ooo-weeee! It’s our memory scripture from last week, rolled out into a confession from John 3:16. Go ahead, don’t be afraid to give it a whirl, step on that red carpet of God’s love and throw the words into the air. Watch ’em land on the yarns of…
Are Things Really As They Appear?
There’s an area in our back yard that concerns me. Perhaps there’s an area that will concern you, too. My family’s house is built on the “high” end of the neighborhood. Rain should soak in or drain right off, shouldn’t it? That’s not always the case. Things aren’t always as they appear. Rain falls. Water builds. Streams…
#ScriptureBank2016, Week 5
February is a month of love. Shouldn’t all months be? God must think so. He offers us His love twelve months a year. Can I hear a Whoop! Whoop? Roll John 3:16 around in your heart for a bit. Cherish it and think about the meaning. Other Posts You’ll Love When You Don’t Feel Loved, Lean On…
#ScriptureBank2016, Week 4
This week we’re praying from Luke 10:27. Isn’t it good?! You’ll find the scripture here. Feel free to print it, too. In the meantime, soak in the prayer above and offer “all” to Jesus. He is worthy. As a sidenote, you might enjoy this post about giving “all” from last week. Are you new to #ScriptureBank2016? It’s…
