Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/dark-pathway-lit-with-small-light-fixture-pcZvxrAyYoQ?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink I opened my eyes to complete darkness. I know what it’s like to walk from the bedroom to the bathroom in the middle of the night; I get up and it’s pitch black, but then my eyes adjust and I see the moon shining in from outside, or the nightlight from …
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Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/january-calendar-waNAJOI7Jz8?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink Many people start the new year with a resolution while others say they won't start something they know they won’t finish. Think of it; how many times do New Year’s Resolutions get broken before the end of January? Just ask any gym owner, and you’ll hear the stories of packed gyms …
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But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. Matthew 6:20 What does Matthew 6:20 mean? What are we supposed to glean from this passage? I have two thoughts that convict me with this verse. My first impression of this …
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This past Sunday before Memorial Day, my husband and I went to a church that we used to attend periodically, when we lived in our previous home. The church is close to a Farmers Market that has a themed event every week. Our prior home was in a very rural area and was pretty far …
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Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/white-textile-on-white-window-blinds-Mptuig_k3tw?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash Do you have an old sweater that gives you comfort? I have a couple of them I like to wear while hanging around the house. I must admit that I even get them out sometimes in the summer, while we are watching a movie. I like the feeling of being covered …
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Born into poverty without a crib or a bed, born to a woman who was almost unwed. He left all the glory and beauty behind, to come to the world and save all mankind. As he grew, his acquaintances started to see he was somebody special, there was no one like he. His mother was …
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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 …
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 Encouraged Woman 