I am going to be completely honest up front: this blog post came from George aka Copilot. Now, Microsoft AI didn’t write this blog in any sense of the way, but I was playing around with it and told it I was thinking about my next blog post. The conversation that ensued, was amazing and …
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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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I recently had a recurring dream that varied in intensity but with the same theme. It was dark, menacing, and tormenting. I would wake myself up due to a dark presence that would poke at me, torment me, and stand over me. I tried to yell out for help, but I couldn’t get the words …
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The song Keep Me in the Moment, by Jeremy Camp is a good reminder to us all. In his song, he sings "“...oh Lord, keep me in the moment, help me live with my eyes wide open, cause I don't wanna miss what You have for me.” In today’s world, it is so easy to …
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Hope is a powerful emotion that guides us through uncertainty and difficulty, giving us the strength to persevere. What is Hope? Hope is the belief in positive outcomes despite adversity. It's the light that guides us when the path is dark. There is a great quote that is attributed to theologian and philosopher, Rubem Alves, …
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Have you ever sat in silence when everything that makes noise is turned off? During the week, I get up very early and am the first awake. I have a routine of making coffee, getting my phone out and opening my Bible app to do my morning devotionals. Sometimes the devotional will prompt the reader …
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I live in the South, where snow doesn’t fall in abundance. I have to admit that I don’t miss the long, snowy, and icy winters that I experienced in the Midwest. Today, it is snowing, and I am working from home since our business is closed for the day to be safe. Turns out, it …
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Do you remember the World Wrestling Federation when Hulk Hogan was a star? I have to admit that I wasn’t a huge fan of this, but I know some people who were. In another life, I was with someone who loved it. I took my nephews to see a live event and it is crazy …
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The Encouraged Woman 