I claim Psalm 27 as my birthday psalm, because I was born on the 27th day of the month. A psalm that speaks to faith and confidence, dedication and patience, and dependence on the strength …
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The Strength of My Heart
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Thanksgiving
Today as I mix and chop and stir and bake, I am reminded of other years and other times. Times when my mom was up at four in the morning basting the ham to make …
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Beautiful!
Science defines many of the miraculous sights in our world. For instance, here is the definition of a rainbow from the Merriam-Webster dictionary: “an arc or circle that exhibits in concentric bands the colors of …
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Broken
The early morning beach stretched out before me, littered with the detritus of the previous night’s tide. Shrimp trawlers dotted the horizon, busy bringing in their wares, and the freshening breeze told of the cold …
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Dreaming
The American Dream is somewhat defined as the spirit or set of ideals, like liberty, equality, and opportunity, that describe the aspirations and expectations of the American people. It includes the idea that hard work …
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November Day
Today is a true, North Florida November day. The air is cool, but not cold. An overcast sky shields the sun but does not really promise rain. Showers of leaves cascade from the oaks in …
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Always With Me
Quiet. Stillness. Peace. When I read the Psalms, I often picture David in the quiet of the field, close to his sheep, basking in the quiet and the presence of God. He strums his harp …
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Vertigo
Footing that was stable suddenly shifts making every step an adventure of where I will land. Gingerly, I make my way across the room holding to the dresser, the wall, the door frame, the chair. …
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Opportunity
The Bible talks a lot about prayer. So do we. We talk a lot about it, but we often find it difficult to actually pray. We see it as a duty or a religious exercise …
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Daughters
I missed Daughter’s Day….again. I cannot seem to keep up with all the special days that have been added to the calendar, especially since there often seem to be disagreements on exactly when each recognition …
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