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When Thanks Exceeds Requests

September 12, 2011 11 Comments

When I first started growing in the faith, I used to write on the right column of my journal, “Prayers” On the left, my list of… “Thanks”. Each day when I sat down, I would look back and accumulate my thoughts. Remember His goodness.  See the magnificence of God…..and how He DID answer prayer, in small […]

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A Big & Overwhelming, “Thank You”!

August 3, 2011 6 Comments

Humbled beyond measure to receive this blog award from Tracy over at Daily walk in His grace. Thank you, Tracy! Tracy has the gift of expanding and expounding scripture.  She presents God’s Word in a way that is relevant, real, and personal to our daily lives.  The following makes me think of Tracy…           “It is […]

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A Letter to my Mom & Dad

July 23, 2011 8 Comments

I don’t usually write on weekends.  But today…I recollect. Remember. Appreciate…my parents.  Today is their 45th Wedding Anniversary.  This is my letter to them…. Dear Mom and Dad, Just to call you that.  To say, not Mom or Dad.  Not, Step Mom or Step Dad. But, Mom and Dad….as one. Rare.  Beautiful words. Words I appreciate […]

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