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Even When Our Blessings Seem Faint, They are There

Even When Our Blessings Seem Faint, They are There

So many times through the years I have heard Lary pray this prayer, “Thank you Lord for all the blessings you have given us, especially the little things that you do for us everyday that we sometimes overlook.” We often do overlook God’s protection and provision in this fast paced world we live in. We are blessed. Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Psalm…

Dear Me…Letter To My Younger Self {Carmen Horne}

Dear Me…Letter To My Younger Self {Carmen Horne}

What are some of the things you wish you could tell your younger self? July is my birthday month and part of the celebration will be glimpses into the lives of five generations of women. There seems to be something healing about getting our stories down on paper. An opportunity to share the wisdom we have gained with others and the reassurance that we are not alone. Some of us write publicly, others of us…

They call her Cookie…

They call her Cookie…

 May she who gave you birth be happy. Proverbs 23:25, NLT She is mischievous, funny, beautiful and brave. She was the mom that drove us around the McDonald’s parking lot Friday nights on the chance that we might catch a glimpse of that certain cute guy.  And, she is the Nana who used binoculars to spot cute guys for my daughter from the balcony of our condo in Florida just a few years ago. I…

When It Doesn’t Come How We Expected

When It Doesn’t Come How We Expected

When Jesus rode in on that colt, he brought with Him hope. The sounds must have been deafening. Hosanna! King of Israel! Palm branches waving, cloaks covering the ground as a welcome mat to their new King. Victory! The symbolism was not lost on anyone. Especially not Jesus. What they had not witnessed with their own eyes, the people had heard from others. News, especially this kind of news, spread quickly. Maybe their loved one…