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 4, 2026
by Paris Renae
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Remember the announcements back in the day, whether on radio or TV – a loud beeping would occur followed by, “This is a test of the emergency broadcast system”? Have you ever felt like that’s your life? There were days where I would call… Continue Reading “Test me”
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Posted on December 21, 2021
by Paris Renae
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Four days before the world pauses and celebrates. There aren’t many silent nights in our world – so much heartache and anxiety. Choruses of Joy to the World or We Wish You A Merry Christmas aren’t ringing out in many public venues these days.… Continue Reading “The Highest”
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Posted on February 12, 2019
by Paris Renae
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A three month old buries his face in mommy’s neck as the photographer tries to capture his smile. A two year old boldly walks down the street until he hears me say “car” and then quickly hides behind my legs and peers out. Me… Continue Reading “Peaking Out…”
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Posted on January 23, 2018
by Paris Renae
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Scary is different for us all. But we pretty much react the same way. As children: pulling covers up over our heads. As adults: turning away or closing our eyes. One evening a ragamuffin bunch set sail and encountered winds that kept them from… Continue Reading “Don’t Look Away…”
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