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“Remaining peaceful!”
For the most part, what I’ve learned so far in life is this:The only person you can truly control—and the only person you should try to control—is yourself. Amen.You see, we can’t control what others do or say. We can’t control what’s happening around us. We can’t always control how life goes. Amen.We can’t make…
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“Drop the trash off!”
So this morning—as many of you know—I went out to feed the crows in my field. They’ve become so used to it that every single morning, without fail, they come back, waiting to gather up all the yummies I leave out for them. Years ago, the Lord spoke to me and said, “Mandi, if you…
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“Be Grateful!”
I’ve been doing some reflecting lately—on our lives, our happiness, and how we pursue joy in the world we live in. Amen. For many, happiness is tied to what they have—their possessions, their wealth, the size of their home, or the kind of car or truck they drive. For others, it’s about accomplishments and achievements.…
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“Salt and Light!”
“Be the Sea of Galilee, Not the Dead Sea!” Yesterday morning, our pastor was preaching about being salt and light in the world—Amen! Every time I hear that Scripture or a message on it, I always think back to a group of 8th grade girls I once taught in Bible Fellowship class (or as some…
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“Only the Lord!”
Only the Lord Is Truly Easy Life is hard. Amen. We can all attest to that truth. Everything in this world has its challenges, its battles, and its burdens. But as I was thinking this morning, I realized something powerful — the only true and constant thing in this life that isn’t hard is the…
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“Benefits from laughing!”
Laughter Is Truly Medicine – Amen When I woke up this morning, I saw a video that was absolutely hilarious, and I just could not stop laughing. It boosted my mood tremendously! It’s amazing what laughter does for the body—Amen. It lifts your spirit, gets you into a better mood, and somehow fills you with…
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“Guard your heart!”
“The older I get, the more I realize that life is truly about living in the moments I’m in—living in the now—and walking in obedience to my Father who is in heaven. I’ve also come to understand how vital my heart is, both to who I am as an individual and as a child of…
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“Missed Opportunities!”
This morning, I can’t help but reflect on how many opportunities I’ve missed—not because they weren’t there, but simply because they didn’t come in the way I expected… or because I kept saying no. Somewhere along the way, saying “no” became a habit in my life. And honestly, I’m not sure how that happened. I’ve…
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“Identity?”
We all have a particular identity.We each carry characteristics and personalities that make us who we are. There are unique aspects within each of us that set us apart from others. Amen. So… what is identity?According to Webster’s Dictionary, identity is “the distinguishing character or personality of an individual.” This morning, I just want to…
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“Here I am, Lord!”
“I know that for my life to stay on the path — to stay doing what my Father desires of me — I must put feet to it. But it also requires me to be intentional, purposefully intentional. Not just doing whatever, but actually thinking about what I do and what I will do each…
