Tag: God is With Us
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In the Corner
Yesterday we pulled the church’s cornerstone. It really was a memorable experience. Several of us stood and watched as the workers carefully cut the stone from the wall. What we thought was going to be a box inside the wall ended up being, literally, the cornerstone of the church. It was a heavy 16″ cinder…
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The Cornerstone
There are many verses in Scripture that refer to Jesus as the cornerstone. I was reading several this morning. They all, of course, emphasize how Jesus is the sure, firm and everlasting foundation. If we build our lives on and around Him, nothing will be stronger. OK, that’s all nice, but where am I going…
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Restoring Faith
One of my least favorite weekend errands is the grocery store. I think I’ve shared that here before. It’s not the physical act of having to go there; that’s not a problem. I’m just never sure what type of environment I’m going to enter. Will the store clerks be in a good mood? Will the…
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Pictures and Home
I spent some time yesterday talking with family, getting an update on my brother’s situation. Things are moving, slower than we hope, but they have found a place to rent while their home can be rebuilt. As I thought about ways to help them, something came to mind. I’m so thankful that they are safe,…
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No More Happy Dance
I got an email late yesterday afternoon. I have to admit, I read it, didn’t take it well, and actually let it get under my skin. I stewed about it most of the evening. I guess I did more than stew about it. In the middle of the night, I woke up still thinking about…
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Give Yourself Grace
This morning, as I thought about this week coming to a close, ya, I can’t believe it’s Friday already, I thought about conversations I’ve had with friends. I’ve had some text and verbal conversations with friends over the past few days, and we’re all feeling a need for rest, both physically and mentally. This weekend…
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Hand Up, Not Out
I think it’s probably safe to say that we’ve all had times in our lives when we’ve needed a hand. We’ve gone through or are going through a difficult situation. Maybe facing the loss of a loved one, an illness, perhaps the loss of a job, or having lived through a natural disaster. Whatever the…
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What Is It To You
What is prayer to you? This morning, as I prayed my usual petitions, I thought about what the Lord wants from me when I pray. Yes, I ask for forgiveness; I ask for healing and protection of family and friends. I ask for the return of sweet Emily Rea. Is that enough? I wondered this…
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Waterlogged Blessings
Yesterday was Rally Day at church. I’ve mentioned it before. Think of it as a church picnic, complete with BBQ lunch (by one of the best BBQ guys in SW Florida), a water slide, games for the youth, fishing from the dock, oh, and the Kona Ice truck 🙂 . It’s a fun day for…
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Rise Again
Yesterday afternoon, my husband and I went to set up the altar for church this morning. Since we’ve been out of town all week, this was the first time we’ve seen the building with the construction fence up. The protective scaffolding was up to make sure the churchyards (burial grounds), on each side of the…
