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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. However, she only slept 15…
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Settle
She stood quietly in the corner, her expression blank, choosing not to join the group but only to observe. Despite several attempts to involve her in different activities, nothing seemed to work. Eventually, she found her way to the book nook where I was reading with other children. There, she picked up a book and…
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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 but also with their love. …
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First Table
Sharing around the dinner table has always been a priority in our family.
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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 to pray. I didn’t want to pray. That was my husband’s job. He was the preacher. But he was still in Michigan. I had flown to Georgia that morning by…
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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.
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First Glasses
This is a continuation of my series of FIRSTS Let me know if you can relate to these firsts. Or better yet, how do you seek God FIRST in your life?
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First Facebook Post
Another first – do you remember your first Faebook Post? How have your scrolling habits changed over the years?
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First Bloom
Emptying trash I noticed my forsythia (yellow bell) was blooming. It was around 46 degrees and there was no sun. But the rain from day before and little sunshine caused the bush to put forth its yellow buds. After a harsh winter, it was so good to see new life. I then looked at my…
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What Kind of Grace do you need today?
God will provide what you need for tomorrow. Why worry about tomorrow – for God is already there!