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Forgiveness Thursday - Grow In Love

Forgiveness Thursday – Grow In Love

“And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.”‭‭James‬ ‭5:15‬ ‭ESV‬‬ Happy Thursday! Living in a month associated with love (Valentine’s Day), we sometimes forget that love is not only romantic. When I arrive home early enough to view the evening news, I find it discouraging! Have we totally lost sight…

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Tell Me Something Good Monday - What Does It Mean to be Beautiful?

Tell Me Something Good Monday – What Does It Mean to be Beautiful?

“You are always and dearly loved by God! So robe yourself with virtues of God, since you have been divinely chosen to be holy. Be merciful as you endeavor to understand others, and be compassionate, showing kindness toward all. Be gentle and humble, unoffendable in your patience with others. Tolerate the weaknesses of those in the family of faith, forgiving one another in the same way you have…

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Try Something New Tuesday - Listen and Love

Try Something New Tuesday – Listen and Love

“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.” James 1:19-20 KJV

It’s Try Something New Tuesday and a great time to use our listening skills.  There is so much going on in the world today that it can be overwhelming and depressing.  Many of us our left wondering how to stop the…

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Tell Me Something Good Monday - It’s Not Too Late to Rest

Tell Me Something Good Monday – It’s Not Too Late to Rest

“And He said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath.” Mark 2:27 NKJV

Happy Monday! I look forward to reading about your Tell Me Something Good Monday stories. I had a particularly restful Sunday. After virtual Sunday School and Church I sat outside and finished reading a novel that I’ve been working on for awhile. It was a beautiful sunny day with a slight breeze.…

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Spread the Love Friday - Finding Your Peace

Spread the Love Friday – Finding Your Peace

“and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 NKJV

Happy Friday!  For some of us that means the end of the work week.  Others may find that it is another day home fighting the Coronavirus.  Still others may be wondering how to find peace when they are unable to work, pay their bills and feed their children. …

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Forgiveness Thursday - beating the isolation battle

Forgiveness Thursday – beating the isolation battle

“I will exult and rejoice in your steadfast love, because you have seen my affliction; you have taken heed of my adversities, and have not delivered me into the hand of the enemy; you have set my feet in a broad place.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭31:7-8‬ ‭NRSV‬‬

It’s Forgiveness Thursday! It’s a great time to forgive others and ourselves as Christ forgives us!

I woke up this morning complaining and…

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SPREAD THE LOVE FRIDAy - living from Disaster to disaster Without losing your positive attitude

SPREAD THE LOVE FRIDAy – living from Disaster to disaster Without losing your positive attitude

“Commit thy works unto Jehovah, And thy purposes shall be established.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16:3‬ ‭ASV‬‬

Happy Friday! It’s Spread the Love Friday and touching is not allowed. When we had Church services we waived the peace sign to people across the room. Do not fear. There are other ways to spread God’s love.

A year and a half after Hurricane Michael our community is slowly recovering. Just…

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Tell Me something good monday - catching up

Tell Me something good monday – catching up

“Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thy heart be hasty to utter anything before God; for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.” ‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭5:2‬ ‭ASV‬‬

Good morning and happy Monday. The last couple of weeks have been quite busy, but only with good. My husband and I were able to see the Newsboys and Mandisa in concert. Wow! A video about my book was…

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Tell me something good monday - attitude

Tell me something good monday – attitude

“That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;” ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭1:10‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Good Morning and Happy Monday! What good news do you have to share today? I had a productive and restful weekend. I was able to spend time with my friends at the gym, and catch up on a little work at home. I can’t wait to hear about…

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Try something new Tuesday - encouragement

Try something new Tuesday – encouragement

“and let us consider [thoughtfully] how we may encourage one another to love and to do good deeds,” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭10:24‬ ‭AMP‬‬

Happy Tuesday! When everything starts getting routine in our lives, it’s a great time to try something new. What will you try?

One thing I have noticed that is important to everyone is to have encouragement during our trials, and when we feel especially weak. How…

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Tell Me Something Good Monday - The Danger of Secrets

Tell Me Something Good Monday – The Danger of Secrets

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” ‭‭John‬ ‭16:33‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Happy Monday! It’s a great time to share something good to brighten the day of those around you. My good news is I’ve almost completed another class. I should have it submitted by the end of the week. My other good news is my…

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Forgiveness Thursday - Rely on God

Forgiveness Thursday – Rely on God

“But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, and since that time he waits for his enemies to be made his footstool. For by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭10:12-14‬ ‭NIV‬‬

It’s Forgiveness Thursday and a great time to forgive yourself and others.

This week has been truly…

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Two for Tuesday - Adversity and Truthful Witness

Two for Tuesday – Adversity and Truthful Witness

“The Lord’s justice will dwell in the desert, his righteousness live in the fertile field. The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭32:16-17‬ ‭NIV‬‬

It’s Try Something New Tuesday. Yesterday, my saved post disappeared. So, today, I’m trying a two-for-one special.

Have you ever thought “can things get any worse?” If you…

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Spread the Love Friday - Rest Peacefully

Spread the Love Friday – Rest Peacefully

“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭37:7‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Happy Friday! It’s going to be a great year! How can you spread God’s love today?

When we think of the Great Commission, we know we are to spread the gospel. However, what happens when others don’t listen or argue? I might…

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Try Something New Tuesday -Last Day of the Decade

Try Something New Tuesday -Last Day of the Decade

“For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭2:6‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Happy Tuesday! I can hardly believe how fast time goes by. Tomorrow is the first year you a new decade. I graduated from high school in 1984. At that I could hardly fathom the 1999 of which Prince sang. Then, I remember working in 1999 and many thinking the end of the world would come…

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Tell Me Something Good Monday - New Beginnings

Tell Me Something Good Monday – New Beginnings

“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭6:19-20‬ ‭NIV‬‬

It’s tell me something good Monday! My good news is getting a little rest after Christmas. I had a couple of days off and…

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Try Something New Tuesday - Christmas Eve

Try Something New Tuesday – Christmas Eve

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” ‭‭John‬ ‭14:27‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Good Morning and Merry Christmas Eve! It’s Try Something New Tuesday! We are always looking for something new to try, especially in terms of relieving our stress. We want a little “peace” and quiet, a “peaceful” evening, and…

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