The New vs. the Old Me

I used to be happy I used to be a lot of fun… so I’ve been told. What happened to me? The me that used to not have to take pills to feel good? The me that used to laugh and dance and sing? The me, even I liked? Even my kids say they want ... ...

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True Is His Word

Each day passes and I wonder – How much longer to walk beside my granddaughter on a trail that follows a creek, picking up fallen acorns, pushed off branches of old, oak trees by Autumn’s chilled, harsh winds- left as gifts for today? How much longer before I can no longer pick her up offering ... ...

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Shelter in the Rain

When days seem like forevers, and forevers are hard to bare – when I want to say ‘I just can’t thank You right now’ – that is when I need to thank You most. So, thank you Father, for days filled with pain. Days that seem like forever. Thank you for rain, pouring from a ... ...

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The Magic Of An Oreo Cookie

Perhaps it’s the outer chocolate cookie that has the ability to wash away the blues.Maybe it’s the cream inside that helps to get you over the hurdles in life.Maybe it’s both, giving you a two-for-one deal in helping to stay sane. ...

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A Matter of Perspective

I found this true account of a family’s sacrificial giving to help a poor family, only to be blessed in return… A beautiful story on having the right perspective on life. Enjoy! The Rich Family in Church by Eddie Ogan Journeying with you – Sherri ...

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Eleven Years, Eleven Miles – Part One

She always had the most beautiful smile. She used it all the time. I never saw her without it. The adjective ‘kind’ described her. She had a calming spirit. She became my friend in seventh grade. I didn’t know what God would require of her then, but I would later learn. And how much. Years ... ...

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Eleven Years, Eleven Miles – Part Two

This is Part Two of Eleven Years, Eleven Miles. If you missed Part One, you can read it here. Jeri has been married almost 30 years. She and her husband, Doak, have three daughters ages 27 and twins who are 25 and make their home in her childhood town in the Santa Cruz mountains in ... ...

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Being Free—Is It You? Then Dance

Here’s a special post for you from Judy Hensley. You will be blessed! ​I really don’t know why  I try and write, but I think I do because when I hear something or ‘get some thought clearer as ever before, I think to myself, “That’s worth sharing!” So, here is my effort at sharing.   ... ...

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Living for Today

Yesterday is completely gone, tomorrow is no guarantee, but today is worth living. ...

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It Is Finished – Sam Has Done It!

Do you remember me telling you about Sam Fox? If not, you can get caught up here. After spending two months high in the mountains and low down in the desert dust, running along the Pacific Crest Trail of 2,256.5 miles, which spans the entire west coast from Canada to Mexico, Sam Fox has finally ... ...

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