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When You Feel Like God Has Forgotten The Desires Of Your Heart
Today I invited my friend Lisa Murray to share an encouraging word with you! I know you are going to be inspired and encouraged as you hear about the message of peace that she shares in her new book Peace for a Lifetime. When You Feel Like God Has Forgotten The Desires of Your Heart Sometimes maybe dreams don’t come…
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5 Habits of a Woman Who Doesn’t Quit Book Review
Recently, a friend of mine wrote a powerful book that I want to share with you! I hope you will find her book as encouraging and helpful as I did! 5 Habits of a Woman Who Doesn’t Quit reminded me of all the things I’ve ever started and didn’t follow through with. You know those unfinished projects that you end…
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School Year Prayers from a Mama’s Heart – March
I looked around the room and I saw a girl who seemed uncomfortable. She looked terrified to be in church, and she obviously didn’t know anyone in the group. I was faced with a choice. I could walk across the room and make her feel welcome, or I could sit down where I felt comfortable with people I had already…
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When You Need To Be Held
I recently visited a childhood landmark and I wanted to share the experience with you. I pray you are encouraged. As I stand at the back of the old auditorium and take a deep breath, I remember. I can hear the sound of the preacher’s voice and remember the conviction that would pour over my childhood soul. I wanted to…
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When You Feel Like You’re Going Under
Matthew 14:22-33 When the winds of life are blowing out of control, it’s difficult to see beyond what lies directly ahead. Sometimes the trials that loom seem insurmountable. I’ve seen my share of wind and waves, and I know what it’s like to be knocked down and feel like you are nearly drowning by the heaviness of life. Life is…
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Dealing With Past Pain
When tragedy, trial, or trauma invades a child’s life at the most tender of ages, it is destined to leave a mark. Some people hope that their loved ones will never have to experience the same things they have. For others, the only life they know is warped, complicated, and abusive. Unfortunately, in many cases, generational sin continues with more…
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School Year Prayers from a Mama’s Heart – February
Love is difficult to define to a child or anyone really. While the world sells love in red lipstick, smooth skin, an hour-glass figure, and luscious eye lashes, we know real love has nothing to do with appearance or performance. Although we know this in our minds, sometimes our actions speak otherwise. We praise our children for great performances. We…
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When It’s Hard to Wait
I dropped to my knees again with tears rolling down my face and no words to pray. I wanted to beg God to answer me, hear me, get back with me, or at least send me a sign so I would know He was hearing me. There was no sign, no miracle in the mailbox, no special verse that kept…
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When It’s Hard to Trust
Sometimes it is hard to trust. You know that ultimately God is in control, but in the raw moments of the day it is hard to see His hand. You try to convince yourself that everything will turn out fine, but the truth is you really don’t know. As you try to press forward, your mind is consumed with the…
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School Year Prayers from a Mama’s Heart – January
With every new beginning is the excitement of new possibilities, new opportunities, and a fresh start. As we pack lunches with our new way of clean eating, zip up the backpacks the night before because we are determined to make this year the year that mornings are not chaotic, and actually remember to put dinner in the crockpot before we…