Pat Strickland

Realizing the Much More of God

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  • Settled in Heaven

    Settled in Heaven

    Psalm 119:89-90 (KJV) Forever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth. She was finally asleep in my arms.  I wrestled her for 15 minutes.  Usually, I lay her down on the bed when she sleeps. …

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  • First-Born

    First-Born

    I laughed so hard, my face hurt not to mention my large belly cradling our first child.  It was a very warm December evening in…

  • First Table

    First Table

    Sharing around the dinner table has always been a priority in our family.

  • First Big NO

    First Big NO

    My sister arrived – we hugged.  She was exhausted from the last few days.  My father said, “Let’s go into the chapel.”  Then he asked me…

  • First Journal

    First Journal

    Keeping a journal for 48 years led to writing our book Shekinah Lane. Also helped bolster my faith in the power of God in mine…

I’m Pat, mom to two, nana to three, great nana to two; and hopefully encourager to those who visit here. Join me as we discover how “much more valuable” we are when we follow and trust instead of lead and worry.
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