Posted on July 24, 2025
by Paris Renae
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My best friend needed encouragement. Problem is, she lives 3000+ miles away. I texted her this: “You are loved, you are enough, Jesus says so.” Later I thought: this is truth, one of the authors in the Bible should have written that. But wait…they… Continue Reading “Jesus says so”
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Posted on July 9, 2025
by Paris Renae
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(Mountains Part 3) Driving mountain roads is either thrill or fright. Switchbacks and curves that go so long you feel like you’ve circled the mountain, grades that either feel like you’re climbing to the sky or streaking down to the valley. They definitely keep… Continue Reading “Transfixed”
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Posted on May 14, 2025
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On repeat through my mind this week has been the chorus to a sweet song rephrasing Psalm 23. Ever read any books from an actual shepherd’s perspective on Psalm 23? It makes so clear why this may be the most beloved Psalm of them… Continue Reading “You alone”
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Posted on November 8, 2022
by Paris Renae
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Time to work my way out of all that has silenced me the past few weeks. Only one way I know of: list the blessings. When I am lost in all that is wrong, first I hear my mother’s voice: ‘Count your blessings, not… Continue Reading “Counted”
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Posted on May 24, 2022
by Paris Renae
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It’s easy for us to complain or, to put it more gently, bemoan or grumble – because there’s plenty each day that tries to take away our peace. Things like unexpected pain, illness, financial burdens, you can add yours here… Found myself in the… Continue Reading “Just me & You”
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Posted on February 16, 2021
by Paris Renae
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I don’t like surprises. (Weird, I know.) In the many years I’ve been married, my husband has maybe been able to surprise me once or twice. I’m just one of those people who likes knowing what’s next. Our sweet group of Jesus lovers is… Continue Reading “Surprise!”
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Posted on October 16, 2018
by Paris Renae
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There’s a lot of voices shouting these days. If you’re loud enough, does that mean you win? Reminds me why I love early morning. When dusty sky sparkles with a few last diamonds and all is quiet – everything seems brand new. Each soft… Continue Reading “Silenced…”
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Posted on September 27, 2016
by Paris Renae
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Thunder rumbles loud. Barely noticed by those beneath the grey sky. Our noisy world hardly hears a siren, an explosion, a cry for help. Hearing only what is important at the moment. The phone call, the broken printer, the angry client. But thunder rumbles for a reason, song… Continue Reading “All Things…”
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