Persevere in faith; be resilient in love. Discover Jesus-filled Hope.
What was Jesus’ first action when He began His ministry? As I read this question, it gave me pause. Jesus is baptized, spends forty days in the wilderness, and then begins His ministry in Galilee. And just what is the first thing He does? Jesus calls His team. First, Peter and Andrew, followed by James…
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Did you gleefully anticipate the 4th of July, a treasured holiday and day off from work? I did. Like me, did you celebrate with family and food, maybe a backyard BBQ or fish fry at the bay? Did you ooh and aah as you looked upward to watch beautiful fireworks light up the night sky,…
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White twinkling lights draped the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lake. They were beautiful in the darkened room, but the spoken words proved to be mesmerizing. Suzie¹ spoke of how deeply our Heavenly Father loves us and “right now invitations.” She spoke of surrendering and creating sacred spaces during the weekend to be alone with God and…
Read MoreSometimes it’s easy to get stuck in the “stuff.” We hold onto things with sentimental value thinking it means we love someone. I’m guilty. My family is guilty. My husband, Gary, is an only child. Our house is filled with furniture, dishes, and knick-knacks after the loss of his aunt and his mom. We have…
Read MoreI’m blessed with a loving relationship with my daughter. It continues to grow as the seasons of our lives change. This day holds a special place in my heart and I’m grateful to have been a part of it! My (Re)birthday.
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