I live the life on a roller coaster- and sometimes I plunge and twist into Depression and Anxiety. Even though I love Jesus and He loves me, D/A seem to take me for an unexpected ride. But He is my HELP. I’m learning how to FIGHT and FLEE. One day, I’ll do a post about [...]
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John 21:21 “Turning his head, Peter noticed the disciple Jesus loved following right behind. When Peter noticed him, he asked Jesus, “Master, what’s going to happen to him?” Jesus said, “If I want him to live until I come again, what’s that to you? You—follow me.” One of the most liberating truths I’m learning that [...]
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The first 4 lines of the song, “How Many Kings” by Down Here- should be enough to make anyone fall to their knees in abandoned love- surrendering to the unrestrained Love He has demonstrated to the world! How many kings stepped down from their thrones? How many lord have abandoned their homes? [...]
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I’m bamboozled by trash! We face a weekly challenge! Our town has allotted a specific trash can we must use- available in small, medium, and large. (we have the largest available lol) Everything- I mean e v e r y t h i n g must fit in it for the week- no exceptions. We [...]
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Jeff & I were raised in a small town (750 people ) a beautiful Methodist church, rich with tradition and filled with saints I still admire. It’s glory was the fantastic stained glass windows. I always imagined I was the little lamb Jesus was carrying! I eagerly anticipated the bells from the steeple, (albeit by [...]
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When I saw this picture My spirit cried “Oh, yes-Lord, Jesus!” Usually, my joy meter is off the chart in the month of December! l mean, what is better than choosing gifts that will bless others, baking special goodies, writing & reading Christmas letters, reconnecting in small ways around the hope of the [...]
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“For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 NIV The world! God- loved- the – WORLD. I get excited when I think about how wunderbar beyond understanding His love is! When I check my [...]
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Advent – latin- Adventus – Greek word- parousia- ~ meaning COMING! Are you ready to embark on one of the greatest Treasure Hunts ever? ADVENT IS THE ADVENTURE OF CELEBRATING HIS FIRST COMING AND ANTICIPATING and LONGING FOR HIS SECOND! This adventure is all about PREPARING HIM more room in our lives! “O come, [...]
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Lights low, snuggling on the couch, popcorn & drinks in hand, Jeff & I were riveted to- Mission Impossible 4 ~ Ghost Protocol! I guess my life is so boring (LOL) that I need to watch high adrenaline, fast paced, exciting movies just to spice it up a bit. I love the thrill of [...]
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I actually had someone ask me the other day, “How’s your downs girl?” My downs girl?! MY DOWNS GIRL?!!!! I looked at them in stunned silence? Seriously, if you can’t remember her name, don’t ask- please! “Do you mean my DAUGHTER, Bethany?” They had the wisdom to look embarrassed. I don’t see downs syndrome, [...]
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Snuggled on our couch, under a big, green blanket, Cohen, Bethany, and I began our Monday morning of home schooling with a stack of books. First one up was The Message Bible for Kids. Our story took us to Zachariah’s biggest day of his life- his turn to go into the Holy of Holies and [...]
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Once Upon a Time and Happily Ever After. Each one of our stories began with His intimate plans and details. Our life is a journey to discover His love and His purposeful redemption. *But Happily Ever After doesn’t come until He comes back to reign and rule as King of Kings. ~ Does “Life” crowd [...]
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I remember the cozy feeling of family nights, when I was a child, watching a 19 in black and white TV with only 4 channels! We didn’t know what we were missing because it was “normal” for that day. Incredible advancements of technology have ushered us into a new era of TV. (although I think [...]
Read More 3D living, Bethany, encouragement, eternity, Jesus, living between the trees, perspective, special needs, treasure, treasure hunter(flash back Friday- originally published April 25, 2011) Drifting off to sleep last night, in my mind, I “saw” three large words- like a neon sign. Slowly, each one lit up, one at a time as I read- JESUS CHANGES EVERYTHING. I was fascinated with the changing colors and brilliance of each word as I [...]
Read More all things new, change, everything, Jesus, treasureYou may (or may not) have noticed I don’t ever capitalize “downs syndrome” . I just can’t- never have- never will; my apologies to the British scientist, John Langley Down who discovered the syndrome. I know its grammatically wrong but it makes perfect sense to me. I refuse to capitalize my challenges! This might seem [...]
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