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  • The Passion that Changed the World

    The Passion that Changed the World

    There are things said to us in life that we never forget. Some of these words spoken are good for our souls. They are life-giving. But, some words hurt our hearts and cause us to bleed for a while. Many years ago I had a part-time job that was helping us get by financially. What…

  • Thinking in Threes: It Makes a Difference

    Thinking in Threes: It Makes a Difference

    A couple of weeks ago my husband and I attended a couple’s retreat. The theme was “Be Refreshed”. It was a delightful couple of days hearing different speakers share the importance of being refreshed in our souls, marriages, ministries and other areas of our lives. The men and women met together for many of the…

  • Going Barefooted–Preparing for Advent

    Going Barefooted–Preparing for Advent

                     One of my favorite movies of all time is Australia. I saw it on the big screen three times, then we bought our own copy. Now one of our traditions is to watch it once a year, usually around Christmas. Last week, on a cozy winter’s night we curled up on the couch to…

  • Two Important Questions

    Two Important Questions

    How can I say thanks for the things You have done for me? This is the first line of a song written by Andre Crouch: To God Be the Glory. Yes, it’s impossible to ever say it enough, but I need to live my life trying. As I think about living a life of thanksgiving,…

  • Sacred Moments Always Remembered

    Sacred Moments Always Remembered

    My mother had Alzheimer Disease for eight years. I live in Tennessee, Mother and Daddy in the Texas Panhandle. During her battle with this disease, I made trips to see her and Daddy once every three months. I wish I could have gone more often, but it’s a long way from Tennessee to Texas. Daddy’s…