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  • Are You Waiting? Sep. 15, 2021 / 0 Comments

    What are you waiting for? Something to begin or something to end?  In our instant society, we like things done fast. We often consider waiting…

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  • Pray for the Families Aug. 24, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Since school is starting back up, I want to share my  elementary school memory/disaster.   In fourth grade, I used sugar cubes to build a replica…

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  • When We’re Having A Bad Day … Aug. 19, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Have you ever had a bad day like the character Alexander did in the children's book, “A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,” by…

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  • Parents: 10 Ways to Support your Child’s Teacher Aug. 18, 2021 / 5 Comments

    Kids aren’t the only ones headed back to school. Teachers are gearing up for a new school year too. But for many of my teacher­­­­­-friends,…

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  • Lord, Speak Aug. 11, 2021 / 2 Comments

    The game was tied and the bases were loaded. Will’s team got up to bat. As soon as Will’s teammate hit the ball, every coach…

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    • Remember the verse I shared yesterday? (Scroll dow Remember the verse I shared yesterday? (Scroll down one ...) This is a new devotion based on that verse, coming out late summer in my Psalm Devotion book. I was mortified. Everyone knows children have absolutely no filter, but I was still not prepared for my 2½-year-old son to provide live commentary during the assembly of his new big-boy bed. As the poor gentleman bent over with his toolbox, my son loudly announced, “Hey boy, I see your butt crack!” I rushed to apologize, while the man tried not to laugh. The worst part? My son wasn’t wrong. I am reminded that children often speak with a kind of bold sincerity adults tend to lose. In many ways, they are good examples of speaking truth from a pure heart. And sometimes they do what we wish we could do when we feel someone isn’t listening: they take our face in their hands and move it toward them. Instant eye contact. Body language that speaks: Listen to me! God isn’t like the busy adult whose children must fight for attention. The Bible tells us that when we call out to God, He inclines His ear. To “incline” one’s ear means to concentrate on what’s being said. We never have to fight for His attention or direct Him to where we are. God loves us. We are precious to Him. He understands that when we’re feeling stress, pressure, or pain, we may say things we don’t mean. As He concentrates on our words, He also hears the intention of our hearts. And when we don’t know how to articulate what we need or feel, He understands our silence perfectly. His desire to listen and help is driven by His endless love for us. But God does more than just lean in. He listens to our cries for help and takes action. This doesn’t always mean that He removes what is hurting us, but it does mean that God is with us and will work everything for our good (Romans 8:28). As we pray today let’s remember that God is concentrating on our words. He sees clearly the condition of our hearts and minds. He interprets our words with truth and tenderness. In fact, as you pray, visualize God turning His face to you and bending low to hear. When do you most feel like a child fighting for God’s attention? What do you want to tell God today?
    Good morning, picture God bending low, cupping His Good morning, picture God bending low, cupping His ear, to listen to you. He loves you! ❤
    Monday morning encouragement, for you and me! I' Monday morning encouragement, for you and me! I've torn down this delicate spider web many times. But each morning when I return to my special corner on the porch, the industrious, persistent, spider has rebuilt. Have you ever had your ideas, plans or dreams ripped apart? Be persistent and determined as the spider and get back up. Maybe you’ll need to do things in a different way or go another direction but don’t give up your ideas, plans, work, or passions if God is calling you them. Resist self-doubt and feeling unworthy, like you’re not enough. Rebuild and carry on…AND… shine on!
    One of my favorites quotes from Charles Spurgeon. One of my favorites quotes from Charles Spurgeon. Have a wonderful weekend. Keep Shining!
    Good Thursday morning! Maybe you need this good ne Good Thursday morning! Maybe you need this good news today--that God is doing something new in your life. He's always got a good plan and purpose for us. For YOU!
    It’s the first full week of June 2026. College gr It’s the first full week of June 2026. College graduations have passed. High school ones are coming up. School is ending and summer begins. Day trips are fun as are week-long vacations. Many are doing house maintenance, searching for jobs, and caring for others. Me? I’m preparing for the Shine Camp. But whatever we’re doing, let’s all be kind. Since I shared about my daughter’s kindness to a stranger in a restaurant, I’ve seen so much kindness. A friend mailed me stationary this week that said, “Shine On.” That was sweet. And the guy at the drive through window said nice happy words through the speaker: “I’d like to help you have a good day.” He made me smile. Being kind is easy and inspiring … when we feel like it. But what if we all asked God to help us want to be kind, to provide us with an opportunity, and find joy in it? This will get us started: “Whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them.” (Matthew 7:12) The Bible says to “be kind to one another.” (Ephesians 4:32) So, let’s.

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