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Year of discipline

In 2012 I want to become a disciplined person…so I am in the process of setting patterns for myself. I ended 2011 by starting a Bible reading plan on youversion.com…read through the Bible in 90 days. Usually I fall off … Continue reading

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Good riddance 2011

2011 is almost over. Thank God. Looking back, it’s been a roller coaster…a few ups and a lot of downs. I’m going to focus on the ups. My passion for God is growing again. For me this is the biggest win … Continue reading

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Humanity…where has it gone?

Thank God I am not the person today I was in high school. I was angry. I was lonely. I had no self-esteem. I was unmotivated. I know one person whose life I made difficult…and I’m sure there were more. … Continue reading

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It’s funny how far a dollar can go

One of the most powerful sermons that I ever heard was at a Methodist church on the day that my nephew Isaac and my niece Isabella were baptized. As I walked into the church, proud to be my nephew’s God-mother, … Continue reading

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Earthquakes and hurricanes and unemployment, oh my!

Usually the northeastern region of the US is okay for weather….hot summers, cold winters but few natural disasters. Tuesday I was standing in a building, waiting to give blood for my sister’s class and all of a sudden, I find … Continue reading

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And the battle rages

Sleep eludes me. I am battle weary yet my mind trudged along as if I’ve slept all day. In a few hours, mom will undergo surgery she’s put off for three years. Dad and I will be there for her. … Continue reading

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Falling to pieces

Lately, people have been telling me I need to write. I know that I need to write. I know I need to get on my knees in prayer and beseech God to move. I know all of these things. But … Continue reading

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Happy Fathers Day

Today I feel like I’m on the episode of “Survivor” when they remember all of the people who were voted off the island. God had blessed me with some great men in my life…but over the past few years some … Continue reading

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Forward, March

Forward,march!! Left. Right. Left. Right. Ok, I admit it. I was a band geek in high school. Mock me if you will, but it taught me life skills…like how to love football. One thing I hated about marching band was … Continue reading

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People don’t care how much you know…

I read a book this weekend called Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo. My friend highly recommended it to me, and I have to admit. I was reticent to read it. Maybe I’m jaded by endless bookshelves filled with … Continue reading

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