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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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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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Last Letter
It was Mother’s Day 1985. Relaxing that evening, after a pleasant day with family, my thoughts turned to my mother in Georgia. Living In Michigan I did not have the opportunity to see her as much as I would like. So, I decided to write her a letter. It has not always been easy for…
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He Knows the Way
Oh, a Rainbow! I snapped a photo. I know a rainbow as a sign of God’s promise –yes to not flood world again – but it was God’s promise to be with me in this season of my life. I put the code in the Airb&b door – nothing. I tried again. Ok, God where…
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What Does That Mean?
Faith, Family & Feathers Faith, Family and Feathers is the wording on my husband’s grave marker. Hopefully future generations will ponder these words and find the meaning in Psalms 91. It sums up our lives together for 58 years. Faith in God is the foundation of our lives. The heritage of family and the legacy of previous generations causes…
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Walk in Faith
What is the opposite of faith? Most would say doubt or fear! What do you fear? If you are like me, you don’t really have any fears – you’re a stoic person. You just trust God on the surface. But subconsciously there is fear. Fear of the future, fear of what if???? Fear of…
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My Father is Perfect
My earthly father fell short of being perfect – maybe you can relate.
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Walk in the Way of Love
“What was your favorite Easter basket or Easter candy?” Really? A Christian radio station talking about Easter candy. Is that what Easter is about? My husband did have a memory of Easter candy. His mom required him to take his younger brother and sister to a community egg hunt. He was walking around looking…
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Kissing Cousins
The three quarter length sleeves on the red dress were flattering as was the fitted waist. Even though it was a warm day in September I could not resist wearing the new dress on my date. Johnny picked me up and said, “I’d like to stop by my house – there are some people I’d…
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Fill in the Blanks
How many times have you heard people say “I wish I had asked my parents……………..” You fill in the blanks. Shekinah Lane is our story of those blank spaces. We want future generations of our family and your family to realize that God can use us in our weakness if we dare to dwell in…