Tag: God
Posted on September 19, 2014
by Paris Renae
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We walked the beach at end of day – the time when light lingers long enough, but night is not too far. Purposing to see everything the shore had to offer. Not to just walk and come back as though it were checked off… Continue Reading “X Marks the Spot…”
Category: UncategorizedTags: beach, beauty, breeze, friend, God, life, memories, moment, photographs, sand, sand pipers, sea, time, walking, waves, x
Posted on September 12, 2014
by Paris Renae
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Some ordinary days turn extraordinary – especially when you have a dust rag in your hand… My afternoon was humming along, checking off the list: bathroom clean , floors vacuumed , laundry folded , dusting (underway). My hubby was being helpful by getting the… Continue Reading “Love In The Cement…”
Posted on September 5, 2014
by Paris Renae
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Daily the world sheds tears – it cowers in terror. It has been so since the beginning of time. Yet, in this day and in this time, it seems magnified. So much sorrow and pain, so much fear and anxiety. Yet the bunny outside… Continue Reading “Tears & Terror”
Category: UncategorizedTags: anxiety, Bible, creation, fear, God, peace, rest, sadness, sorrow, strength, tears, terror
Posted on August 15, 2014
by Paris Renae
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This crab really is ‘pretty’. Definitely a female – she had on a blue mask, red lipstick, her larger claw was polished and white. But she found herself in a pool she didn’t bargain for… At times I’ve found myself in pools like that. When… Continue Reading “The Crab In the Pool”
Category: UncategorizedTags: advice, budget, change, Christian, comparison, crab, creation, forgiveness, God, healthy, heavenly, mature, mom, pool, self, wife
Posted on August 8, 2014
by Paris Renae
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Children tell it like it is… Like the little girl trying to keep up with her mom while she calls to her “Why can’t we go barefoot?” They were coming out the house, both in summer dresses – she didn’t understand why barefoot… Continue Reading “I Want My Mommy…”
Category: UncategorizedTags: alone, answers, barefoot, child, children, Father, God, handsome, heavenly, Jesus, kingdom, lost, mom, mommy, mother, pretty, tears
Posted on August 1, 2014
by Paris Renae
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Recently I attended a conference. Lots of exciting events and learning opportunities were available. At the beginning of the first day the speaker said “Good morning, Ya’ll are going to have a great, full day!” Immediately it struck me… “What if we had a… Continue Reading “7 Days to ‘Grate-Full’”
Category: UncategorizedTags: challenge, conference, days, God, grateful, great, mountains, seven, Tennessee, thanking, Thanks
Posted on July 18, 2014
by Paris Renae
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I suppose it depends on where you grew up.. Fireflies? Lightning Bugs? Either name is so much fun. The minute you hear one or the other you have visions of children chasing through the night air with jars at the ready… Once, at an… Continue Reading “Fireflies or Lightning Bugs?”
Category: UncategorizedTags: bugs, children, creation, fireflies, fun, God, lightning, lights, mountains, Smoky, symphony, synchornized, Tennessee, Thanks
Posted on July 11, 2014
by Paris Renae
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Do you have a friend? I hope you do. There are people who go through life and don’t have that friend – the one who knows them almost as well as their mother. Friendship is a lot of work. You give, they take. You… Continue Reading “A Friend Loves…At All Times”
Category: UncategorizedTags: advice, B.F.F., forgive, forgiveness, friend, giving, God, heart, life, lifelong, love, prayer
Posted on July 4, 2014
by Paris Renae
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Today is my favorite holiday – I’ve often been asked why… Could be that I love summertime and it’s the true summer holiday. Could be that it usually means barbeques and our children. Could be I love fireworks… I was blessed with great… Continue Reading “Happy 4th of July!”
Category: UncategorizedTags: 4th, Abraham, America, American, barbeque, Bless, blessed, Constitution, country, courage, Delaration, Federalist, fireworks, God, history, holiday, Independence, July, Lincoln, pride, sacrifice, summertime
Posted on June 20, 2014
by Paris Renae
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Clouds swirl, turning from white to gray to almost black. One large drop splatters, followed by scattered pelts of drops here and there. Drooping heads and wilted petals need relief. Suddenly – with a whoosh – the rain begins to soak thirsty ground. Winds… Continue Reading “Thru the Window…”
Category: UncategorizedTags: calm, clouds, drops, God, heart, needed, peace, provided, provision, rain, relief, rest, soul, thirsty, Word