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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!
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First Gear
First Gear: A lesson in Decision Making
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Simple JOY!
Missed Christmas! No choir concert, no parties, no decorating, no family time – well almost. A respiratory infection kept me out of commission for several weeks. I really got caught up on my taped Hallmark movies though. Thought had enough time to heal before leaving for South Georgia to visit granddaughter, her husband and great-grand…