To Speak Truth In Love . . . .

July 21, 2017, 6:29 am

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WORDS TO GROW BY: “Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by  . . . every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. Instead, SPEAKING THE TRUTH IN LOVE, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of Him who […]

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Principle #3: When You Find Yourself Talking To Yourself . . . .

September 15, 2017, 8:16 am

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It was one of those rare jewels that you tuck away, not so much because of its beauty, but because you recognize its potential.   Principle #3: Whenever you find yourself talking to yourself, you’re probably sinning. Switch gears and TALK TO GOD INSTEAD! My friend Sharon said a missionary friend had sent it to […]

The Lost Art of Humility . . . .

February 12, 2018, 7:29 am

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Words rarely heard these days: “I’m sorry . . . I was wrong . . . will you please forgive me?” It’s called an apology– an admission of error or discourtesy accompanied by an expression of regret.* We practiced this when our children were small, often finding it most helpful to lead by example. To … Continue reading The Lost Art of Humility . . . .

Sandpaper People . . . .

March 27, 2018, 8:50 am

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It had been months since Stella* and I had connected, so it was great to meet her for lunch last week. Of course there was a good bit of laughter shared between us, but we also talked about some hard stuff involving what I generally refer to as, the sandpaper people in our lives. “Sandpaper people?” you … Continue reading Sandpaper People . . . .

When Sin Replaced Love . . . .

April 9, 2018, 5:30 am

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When you think about relationships and the memories that go with them, what comes to your mind?  Being a “glass-half-full” kind of gal (and slightly corny), when I think about relationships and the memories that go with them, I initially think along the lines of Barbra Streisand singing, “The Way We Were”:  “Memories Like the … Continue reading When Sin Replaced Love . . . .

The Fine Art Of Speaking Truth In Love . . . .

May 24, 2018, 10:57 am

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A quote posted on social media weighed heavy on my heart last week: “Don’t waste your words on people who deserve your silence. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can say is nothing at all.” It struck me that the perspective of not wasting words on those who deserve our silence, reflects a haughtiness of attitude … Continue reading The Fine Art Of Speaking Truth In Love . . . .

A Force For Good In A Hurting World . . . .

November 19, 2019, 8:08 am

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“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore, put on the full armor of God . . . .” Ephesians 6:12, 13a The truth is, I didn’t see it … Continue reading A Force For Good In A Hurting World . . . .

Every Day A Gift . . . .

July 23, 2020, 6:16 am

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Until it happened, few of us could imagine the vast machinery of civilization being shut down. With streets and airports mostly empty and the future uncertain, we locked our doors and limited our exposure to others as an invisible foe caused us to face our own mortality.  In the decades to come the question frequently … Continue reading Every Day A Gift . . . .

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Let Kindness Prevail . . . .

October 14, 2021, 3:58 am

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Praises: The gift of this new day—THANK YOU! Joy in Your Presence. The quiet of now . . . . Your Word to me: “Let a righteous man strike me—that is a kindness;let him rebuke me—that is oil on my head.My head will not refuse it,for my prayer will still be against the deeds of […]

The Calming Grace of Forgiveness . . . .

March 9, 2023, 1:17 pm

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One of the blessings of counseling others for the past 30 years, has been the work God has done in my own heart.  I have learned that in helping others find and apply the help given in the Scriptures to their minds and hearts, my own life and perspective could not help but be impacted.  […]