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Fear-less New Year…
Fear is a companion, but not a welcome one. Fear, worry, doubt, dread – words that don’t cheer us but at times are apt descriptions of where we’re living. Ever noticed fear is often accompanied by comparison? Her kids don’t have the issues my kids… Continue Reading “Fear-less New Year…”
What Has He Done?
Only five days until most of the world pauses for a day to remember, to rejoice, to celebrate. The detail and intricacy spanning a few thousand years, written in the book we call the Bible, is amazing. Lives lived in ages past that mirror ours today. Promises of… Continue Reading “What Has He Done?”
12 Ways…
(Look for The 12 Ways of Christmas releasing next November) Twelve days until our remembrance of THE birth – the one that changed everything. This soul needs to be more wrapped up in His gift to us than in the paper and bows. Join me on a quest? Let’s… Continue Reading “12 Ways…”
No Unbelief…
In Gatlinburg, TN there are burned down dreams and memories in ash piles. A family grieves the loss of a son, not knowing whose anger caused the shots. Another grieves the loss of a father trying to do his job to serve and protect.… Continue Reading “No Unbelief…”
153 Details
Sometimes I forget details – like what my friend’s favorite color is or the name of someone I just met. When someone forgets my birthday, yep it bothers me. Regardless if anyone remembers our details, God knows them all “And even the very hairs of… Continue Reading “153 Details”
Announcement…Thank you!
Some of you have been with me for over two years and some only two weeks. THANK YOU! I am grateful for you. Thank you for inviting me to your Inbox, for trusting my words to bring hope, and for your encouragement. Paris Renae… Continue Reading “Announcement…Thank you!”
Goodness Grace
Thanks—giving. Maybe separating the words a little shows the heart of the celebration. Not Thanks-getting, but the giving of thanks. Christmas is up in the stores before turkeys for the table are being shipped. We barely breathe in the aroma of our favorite foods before we… Continue Reading “Goodness Grace”
Made With Love By…
A corner of the closet is home to a box where special cards, crayon pictures, and glued together popsicle sticks are safely tucked away. Treasures that someday will be found and the finder will wonder ‘what on earth’ – precious to the maker at the time and forever to… Continue Reading “Made With Love By…”
Life, Liberty…
Regardless of the outcome of today’s election in America, there is only One who is in control. As a people we are where we are mostly out of neglect. Neglecting to incline our hearts to a God who is sovereign over every nation. “For… Continue Reading “Life, Liberty…”
Wanted…
Ever feel unwanted – unneeded – unnecessary? Breaking news: it’s universal. From the orphan on the streets in slum city, to the aged widow alone and love gone, to the overwhelmed mom trying to keep up. The one out to deceive blinds us to our… Continue Reading “Wanted…”
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