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Learning What’s Real

Learning What’s Real

So, it’s been a little minute since we’ve talked. I’ve been doing what you do when your Momma moves in with Jesus. I’ve been sad, then glad, then tickled with a memory, then hit with the shock of it all over again. Me and my little Sis have been deep in a gazillion pictures and mementos. We have breathed deep in her scent still on her clothes and shook our head over enough costume jewelry…

A Gate, A Shepherd, and His Sheep

A Gate, A Shepherd, and His Sheep

I don’t know a lot about sheep. To be honest, if God hadn’t called us sheep there is a good chance that I would know next to nothing about them now. I’m a city girl. Well, city for the my area. So when Jesus says He is the Gate for the sheep and the good Shepherd, I’m thinking, OK, so how does that work? How does that help me in my everyday walking around life? In John, chapter…

When Life Feels Like the Longest Day of Summer

When Life Feels Like the Longest Day of Summer

But these things I plan won’t happen right away. Slowly, steadily, surely, the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow, do not despair, for these things will surely come to pass. Just be patient! They will not be overdue a single day!” (Habakkuk 2:3 TLB). {UPDATE: I wrote this post a few weeks ago when I was sick (and tired of being sick). My shoulder is on the mend and…

3 Ways to Tell Insecurity to Move On

3 Ways to Tell Insecurity to Move On

They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord. Their hearts are secure; they will have no fear; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.” Psalm 112:7-8 (NIV) This is a really good week to talk about insecurity. Fear and anxiety go hand in hand with insecurity and I have battled both this week. Our daughter has been ill which can bring on fear…