A mix of humor, randomness, and things to ponder.
Have you ever used the phrase “The sins of my past…” to talk about something you are going through right now? I know I have. The most recent use of the phrase was in regard to my past sun worshiping days, when sunscreen was either not used, or not used appropriately. Other times I have …
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Every morning, I start my day with a cup of coffee and my bible app reading plans. If you are a regular reader, you have seen me mention this in previous posts. On the homepage of this app, there are 3 sections labeled Daily Refresh, Guided Scripture and Guided Prayer. The Guided Scripture section allows …
A couple of nights ago, we had our patio door open. It leads to our screened in, outdoor patio and the night air was so mild, we couldn’t resist the fresh air. The tree frogs were singing their ballads, and I reveled in the pleasant sound that would grow to a cacophony once summer reaches …
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Things I would tell a teenage girl i.e. my daughter, if I had one, my niece, my granddaughter, or my teen self if I could go back in time. Never tell yourself you aren’t good enough to try out for something. Even if you don’t make it, the process is one of learning and you …
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Help me be giving and forgiving, to be less selfish and more kind. To think less of earthly treasures, to shake off the chains that bind. Though we were prisoners of sin headed for suffering without end, You gave us your life willingly You called us forgiven and friend. Your death and blood healed us, …
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Image compliments of: https://unsplash.com/photos/person-holding-pencil-writing-on-notebook-RdmLSJR-tq8?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash As morbid as it sounds, everyone should contemplate the content of their obituary. If your loved one wrote it out, what would they say? If your best friend or sibling wrote it, what memories would inspire them? If your coworkers or church family wrote it, would it sound different than the …
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Image compliments of: https://unsplash.com/photos/pug-lying-on-pet-bed-IL9vpVg6fPE?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash I’m bored, I’m bored, what should I do? I’m bored, I’m bored, I could skip to my Lou. I could sing a new song, I could dance a little jig, I could draw something small; I could dream something big. I could text an old friend I haven’t talked to in …
This is a short story that comes from my imagination. If there are any resemblances to anyone, it is purely coincidence. There are, however, many people who have some sort of alcohol use disorder and would benefit from a little help. If you are looking for ways to manage your drinking without cutting it out …
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Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/a-brown-teddy-bear-sitting-on-top-of-a-sidewalk-KJKb-IB3PN4?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash Innocence born; trust, laughter, and smiles She has not a concern, a care, or worry, she is only but a child. Her beauty contagious as she shares and cares about all, No hatred, no anger, no reason to fight that she can recall. Lurking deep in the shadows, a stranger watches …
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Image compliments of: https://unsplash.com/photos/three-pupas-VMKBFR6r_jg?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash From egg to caterpillar then pupa, some call a cocoon, a butterfly emerges, fluid forced from body to wings as they struggle to become what they will be soon. Their shell kept them safe to strengthen and grow. So much struggle and work yet out comes a butterfly feeling its legs, …
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The Encouraged Woman 