Month: May 2023
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Families
For all of my life till now, the sight of families would make me smile. The joy, laughter, and camaraderie they share. Tonight, I do not feel that way as I look at families. Tonight, it deeply saddens me. My family, or at least my complete family unit = dad, mom, and kids, is not…
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What’s Been Lost
I’ve discovered an area of my life that I need to dig into. It’s interesting how God works in us. He doesn’t just let issues lay in you forever unresolved, he allows things to bring them to the surface because they need to be dealt with. Today, I’m having to dig up something I’ve been…
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When I’m all out…
When I’m completely drained, he remains full. At my wits’ end, he stays calm and unafraid. Perhaps he wants me to feel empty, to recognize my need. For in my need, I am reminded of my provider. In my worries, I seek him and find peace. In my lack, I see his strength to meet…
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Parenting… Strength in Weakness
In this moment, I am acutely aware of my weaknesses and failings. I see them clearly reflected in the consequences of my actions. Despite my good intentions, there is an inability within me to do many things right. When Paul said, “The things I want to do, I don’t do, and the things I don’t…
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Too Many Words
Since childhood, one thing has remained constant in my character/personality: my love for talking. Naturally, I’m a social person. I enjoy engaging with people, discovering their stories, and learning about their lives, hopes, and dreams. People fascinate me. It’s incredible how we are all so different, yet so similar. I love conversing with others, though…
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Motherhood
There is nothing quite like motherhood; no other relationship compares. Your entire life and effort are devoted to that precious child or children you love. They are your primary investment. It doesn’t matter if a child is born of your body or comes to you through adoption; they are still yours. It doesn’t matter how…
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Consider the Lilies…
Easter lilies are undeniably beautiful, lovely, and very fragrant. On Easter Sunday, they often adorn our churches for obvious reasons. You see them in the foyers, on the stage, in the windows, and beside the church pews. One Easter Sunday, the Easter lilies taught me a valuable lesson, though it might not be what you…
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Evidence
Lately, I’ve been deeply contemplating testimonies. I’ve been reflecting on how the truth of our testimony and the blood of the Lamb are the means by which we overcome. I’ve also been considering that we don’t need to compare our testimonies to others, as if one is better than another. Regardless of the backstory, our…
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Testimony
I’ve listened to many people express their desire for an amazing testimony to share. They feel that their story, or the story of what Christ has done in their life, is somehow insufficient because it isn’t as exciting or earth-shattering as others’ stories. They almost seem disappointed or ashamed to share, thinking their testimony isn’t…
Devotions For Real Life 