Realizing the Much More of God

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  • 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 a crowded, modest home.  My husband’s family – mother, sisters, aunts and cousins – showered me with not only many wonderful presents for our baby…

  • 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 and others lives.

  • What is Beautiful?

    Ms. Pat, your house is so beautiful.  People who don’t have kids have beautiful houses.  Our house is not pretty” Jada said. I responded, “Well you should have seen my house when our boys were your age we had toys and shoes and stuff all around and it was not…

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  • Let the River Flow – What a Blessing!

    Let the River Flow – What a Blessing!

    (Excerpt from Shekinah Lane.) It had been a quiet morning reflecting on God’s goodness. I had just finished reading the devotional in My Utmost for…

  • 2020 Year of JOY

    2020 Year of JOY

    We played at Pinehurst Golf Course and I had 3 pars. Of course we played best ball!

  • It’s About Time

    It’s About Time

    What, you have been a Christian for over 50 years and you just began reading your Bible? It’s about time!

  • The Rest of the Glory Story

    The Rest of the Glory Story

    Exhausted from unpacking, the glow of the security light seemed to say, “it’s gonna be alright.  You are home!” It was July 2005 and we…

I’m Pat, mom to two, nana to three, great nana to one; 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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