Posted on August 4, 2026
by Paris Renae
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Recently little grands and I compared muscles. The six-year-old thinks he has a six pack (those are ribs but I’m not telling). The nine-year-old didn’t comment, just grinned as his active body is filling out. But grammy still has her biceps (well the skin… Continue Reading “Muscles”
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Posted on July 16, 2026
by Paris Renae
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Towards the end he could barely walk a few feet. Leukemia was winning the battle. When my husband was safe in the arms of Jesus, silence reigned in the house. In that quiet, before reality completely took hold, this verse came to me… “but… Continue Reading “Soaring”
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Posted on June 18, 2026
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The first thing I thought when my husband passed away was: I’m not safe anymore. He was my ‘safe’. If the car had a flat, he took care of it. If the house needed a repair, he did it or found someone who could.… Continue Reading “Safe”
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Posted on August 1, 2025
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The battle of the last three years is once again changing. This enemy keeps changing the rules and each time I take the bait and let fear, worry, and sorrow cloud out God, good, and promises. As many of you know, my hero, my… Continue Reading “I am, I will”
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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 March 12, 2025
by Paris Renae
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A pastor and author that I’ve come to dearly love, announced it is time for him to step down from his role. He’s in his 70s and physically things aren’t going well. Tears sprang to my eyes. I’ve learned so much from him. Through… Continue Reading “Courage”
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Posted on February 26, 2025
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I’ve been reading through the Bible for…well let’s just say it’s taken more than a year. I turned to a short book in the Old Testament, Habakkuk. I’m trying to be more purposeful with my readings lately. Instead of rushing through and checking the… Continue Reading “How long”
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Posted on February 19, 2025
by Paris Renae
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I was starting to read a devotion by one of my favorite authors (Holley Gerth) when she mentioned she felt God ask, ‘Will you let me use you, right here and right now?’ I put the book down and responded in my heart: ‘Every… Continue Reading “Every day, every way”
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Posted on December 4, 2024
by Paris Renae
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For a brief four weeks, whether most of the world gets it or not, our focus is redirected – to an event a little over 2000 years ago. I was thinking of Mary in those last couple weeks of pregnancy. Not in the comfort… Continue Reading “Fight of Faith”
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Posted on November 6, 2024
by Paris Renae
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What a day to be writing. America at a crossroads election. My hubby starting chemo again but stable and feeling good. Blustery wind outside the window. Sun peeping through fast moving clouds. And a heart that says to my soul – find a way…to… Continue Reading “Goodness”
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