Tag: hope
Posted on October 11, 2016
by Paris Renae
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Much of our world knows nothing of hurricanes – but for those living in their paths, be they in America or the Philippines or wherever – we know the aftermath. This time I’m calling it the After-Matth-ew. South Florida, where I live, is no stranger… Continue Reading “Aftermath…”
Category: featured, UncategorizedTags: America, anchor, Bible, Christ, compassion, Florida, God, helpless, hope, hurricane, Jesus, love, memory, power, shepherd, soul, storms, strength, tropical, trouble, weary, weather
Posted on September 13, 2016
by Paris Renae
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At dusk last night clouds were backlit by a soon setting sun. Pinks took over where white puffs had just been. Streaks of peach arched from west to east. A canvas stretched sky wide. Brushstrokes of the Master Artist. This morning a bluest blue canvas greeted… Continue Reading “Brushstrokes…”
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Posted on August 30, 2016
by Paris Renae
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It’s been a long, hot summer – and not just here, and not just the weather. Here the usual relief of afternoon downpours often haven’t happened. Then there’s the flooding in Louisiana – and we count our blessing of not too much. There’s the… Continue Reading “Have It All…”
Category: featured, UncategorizedTags: aging, blessing, earthquake, famine, flower, grace, harvest, have it all, heart, home, hope, Italy, laugh, life, live, Louisiana, love, nation, pain, pregnant, rain, security, smile, storm, summer, tornado, world, youth
Posted on August 16, 2016
by Paris Renae
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Spending time – the only sure way to truly know another soul. Sometimes a brief chat on the phone lifts our spirits, but nothing replaces a good heart-to-heart, hours-long soul searching with someone you love and care about. I’ve had the privilege to bare my soul and… Continue Reading “InSight…”
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Posted on July 5, 2016
by Paris Renae
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Freedom? An ideal, a wish, a reality? It is hard in a world bent on pleasing self to find true freedom. Whether under a tyrannical government or being a citizen of a country like America, if we define freedom by human reasoning or ideals then that… Continue Reading “Of the Free…”
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Posted on June 21, 2016
by Paris Renae
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Sharing – that’s what this life is all about. From early on we’re told ‘Share your toy, your candy, what you have’. Then somewhere along the way the message changes ‘Be frugal, don’t waste your resources, be careful who you share with’. What… Continue Reading “Sharing Living…”
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Posted on May 31, 2016
by Paris Renae
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“Blessed is the one who perseveres and does the hard things. Tough times never last but those who hang tight to God always do.” Ann Voskamp Our hearts know we have a living Hope, God’s word assures us this is so. So we… Continue Reading “Hope Living…”
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Posted on April 2, 2016
by Paris Renae
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Sometimes we just need a re-do. The burdens caused by this fallen world rest heavy on shoulders. It is time to Re-Fresh… Like diving into clear water and coming up to sunshine and light breeze. The re-fresing we seek isn’t only outward, it’s soul-deep. Down… Continue Reading “Re-Fresh…”
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Posted on March 11, 2016
by Paris Renae
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Officially spring is only nine days away. March winds are blowing, Easter dresses are showing up in stores. Its awakening time… Butterflies are flitting in and out, around here things are yellow with pollen, and you can feel the earth waking up once… Continue Reading “Inspire…”
Category: UncategorizedTags: art, Bible, broken heart, butterfly, creation, dance, death, ducks, earth, Easter, eternity, faithful, flowers, forever, glory, God, heaven, hope, inheritance, insects, Jesus, kitten, life, love, music, Savior, spring, thank
Posted on February 19, 2016
by Paris Renae
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If life is brief and time something we cannot bottle and save up, then I want to spread a blanket of grace over all those who come my way. Whether I have you in my life always because you’re my child or husband… Continue Reading “Grace Spread…”
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