Tag: God
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
Posted on May 30, 2014
by Paris Renae
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It started out being ‘let’s meet for lunch’ … it turned into a memorable day… She’s 25, I’m 55. She’s full of big plans; I’m wondering what’s the plan? Conversation goes from mundane to hysterical laughter and everything in between in a matter of… Continue Reading “Six Hours One Tuesday…”
Category: UncategorizedTags: age, antique, conversation, daughter, generation, God, hours, hugs, kisses, laughter, love, lunch, memories, mother, old, plans, prayer, time, wisdom, women, young, youth
Posted on May 2, 2014
by Paris Renae
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Lying in wait he surprises every time… As I reached to open the mailbox, there he was coiled and waiting. He was harmless, a black racer, but to continue to reach for the mailbox door was out of the question. Backing away, I decided to check… Continue Reading “Snakes…”
Category: UncategorizedTags: Bible, fright, frightening, God, harmless, Jesus, mailbox, safe, satan, snake, snakes, surprise
Posted on April 11, 2014
by Paris Renae
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A young man set out one morning – to make his way in the world. He had a family and they needed him to make his mark. His car was old, but his shirt was clean and pressed. He had tried so hard so… Continue Reading “The Job”
Category: UncategorizedTags: afford, family, God, healthy, hungry, importance, important, job, kids, life, old, power, pride, question, shoes, strong, thank, tie, troubles, try, twinkle, wife, work, young