Category Archives: encouragement

Talk about frustrating…

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

It’s sooo frustrating to be stuck in the blame-you  and justify-me mode of life.  Blaming someone else for “making” you act a certain way or say something you shouldn’t to justify yourself.   I know that I’m in need of … Continue reading →

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Every problem you want to solve…

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

“Every problem you want to solve, condition you want to improve and wrong you want to right begins with you.  If you want to change the world, first change yourself. “  John Maxwell As I’ve shared on previous posts, John … Continue reading →

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Feel the power

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

I Laugh at all His Jokes Part  3 You know there’s real power in  contrition.  Because my thoughts, feelings and actions are really the only things within my control, a sense of power and then incredible hope come when I … Continue reading →

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I laugh at all his jokes…the power of contrition

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

The printing of the NIV study bible that I have introduces Psalm 51 by saying.. “For the Director of Music.  A psalm of David.  When the prophet Nathan came to him after David had committed adultery with Bathsheba. ” Psalm … Continue reading →

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I laugh at all his jokes….

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

So, as I shared earlier….God was telling me to:  1) focus on fixing myself and let him fix Barry  and 2) use the tools already given me in His word. I had been willing to use  these relationship tools in … Continue reading →

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I laugh at all his jokes

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

I laugh at all his jokes….yes I do….and they’re reeeally funny. You know there was a time when I withheld my approval from my husband in subversive little ways, like not laughing at his jokes, because, well, I was at … Continue reading →

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Lifted

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

Of course, there’s nothing wrong with being short….in fact, I kind of enjoy it.  I’ve never had to worry about wearing heals out on a date…..I was never even CLOSE to being taller than my date. No, I don’t think … Continue reading →

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Dancing in the Rain…..

Posted on May 12, 2011 by

Life’s not about waiting for the storms to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.  Mac Anderson I think one of the biggest frustrations I see people dealing with,  is the expectation  that some day there won’t be … Continue reading →

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keeping secrets

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

Are you good at keeping secrets? You are? Not me! I’m terrible at keeping secrets, I’m ashamed to say. I keep them, but it’s not easy. I’m a very happy-go-lucky, fun-loving, easy-going talker. If I’m not careful I tell the … Continue reading →

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Sure and Certain…

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. “Hebrews 11:1    Are you sure and certain about the power of God?   Are you sure and certain that He loves you … Continue reading →

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