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Surrender
A Five Minute Challenge
Surrender means to give up, to abandon, to yield or resign. I have always considered "Surrender" in a negative context. I have to give up something or stop doing something. Such as in the imagery of putting one's hands up (as in CSI or Blue Bloods) when someone is being arrested in the presence of the police. The person is guilty and . . .
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Simply Motivate to Courage
//Happy New Year everyone. Even though we are already 2 weeks into 2018, I feel like I'm still finding my way. I've had it in my mind and heart to write 3 blog posts already and have just not found the motivation (or headspace or time) to sit down and write. So, I'm finding the courage to write again and in . . .
Words of Comfort
Just the other day, we had "the longest night". On Facebook, I saw several church services advertised on December 21st to minister to those who are grieving. I've read several blogs and articles that amidst the holidays, many people find themselves in difficult situations. I've seen that a little more "first hand" through my job at an . . .
What I Learned This Fall
I have been reading Emily P. Freeman's blog for a few years. I have also followed along with her "what I learned" series. She had done it monthly and now puts a link up for quarterly. You can read her post and others' here.
So, I decided to give it a try for fun, and decided that since it's turning to . . .
Excuse
A Five Minute Challenge
The prompt this week is: Excuse
//"Excuse", a noun (ik-skyoo
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"Need"
A Five Minute Challenge
Last month, as many of you know, I wrote a blog post a day for 31 days. I NEEDED a break. So, I've had a few days of just reading and "being" and now, I'm ready to write on most Fridays again.
There are so many needs in this world.
Some need peace, others need rest.
Some need a job, others need to . . .
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A Proverbial Journey - Day 31
Write 31 Days - Proverbs 31:25
Read: Proverbs 31
Verse: 25 (NLT)
"She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future."
Wow, today is day 31! Thank you for walking with me on this "Proverbial Journey" this past month. It has been a blessing to have you along for the stroll through these Scriptures. I have . . .
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