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“Get up & Show up!”
This morning felt like I was truly on the struggle bus—just trying my best to get going and moving. But finally, I encouraged myself to get out of bed. Amen! I took a shower, started some coffee, and made myself get busy with the things that needed to be done. I always remember that little…
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“Stop Complaining!”
Isn’t it something…The very things we often complain about—if they were taken from us—would suddenly become the very things we’d desire more than anything else in life. Amen. It’s truly something how we live in a generation where complaining has become the norm. From the moment we get up in the morning, many of us…
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“Growing Pains!”
“Throughout all stages of our lives, we are constantly presented with opportunities for growth. Amen. At each stage, the change and growth look different. But as they say, growing pains can often be the worst kind of pain. Yet, through those pains, we are changed and molded into different people. These challenges help us see…
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“Focus your Faith!”
“We are all clay in our Father’s hands (Isaiah 64:8)—constantly being molded and refined into the person He intends for us to be. In those moments, we must trust that the Lord knows what’s best, even when we don’t understand the how or the why. We may lack answers or insight into the paths we’re…
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“Encourage Yourself!”
“Sometimes in life, you must be the one to encourage yourself in the Lord. Amen. Sometimes, you need to be your own biggest fan—because often it’s ourselves who hold us back from achieving the great things we long for. Amen. Sometimes, we stop ourselves before we even get started. As the Bible declares in 1…
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“Remain in My Love!”
“Sometimes, the hardest part is remaining in love when difficult times come our way—Amen. It can be challenging to be kind to people who aren’t kind to us—Amen. Sometimes it’s hard to turn the other cheek, go the extra mile, or offer a comforting word or gesture to someone who, at times, seems downright harsh—Amen.…
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“Food is Fuel!”
“I’m not sure about you, but for me and my household, breakfast is essential—it’s part of our daily routine and something I don’t skip. It gives me the energy and fuel I need. I’m not into protein bars, smoothies, or shakes; they just don’t hit the spot for me. But a good, hearty breakfast keeps…
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”Thank You, Lord!”
“God loves each of us as if there were only one of us.” Everything He does, He does for our good. Everything He gives, He gives according to what He knows we need in that moment and in that specific season of our lives. The Lord knows what’s best for each of us. He may not…
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“Obedience to God!”
“For the most part, the answer to all of life’s questions comes down to one simple thing: our obedience to God. Amen. Without obedience, life can and will become difficult—because God, in His love, brings correction to His children, just as we correct our own children. Why? Because we only want what’s best for them…
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“What’s the clog?”
“Have you ever been right in the middle of doing something and thought, “I really shouldn’t be doing this..”? That happened to me twice last month. The first time, it was late afternoon and I had made deviled eggs. I typically take the trash out in the evening, and I didn’t want those smelly eggshells…
