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Hope
I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 There will be times in life when nothing makes any sense. All is dark. Confusion reigns. We hoped…
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The Difference
Thankfulness: Gratefulness: meaningful emotion deeper emotion important from within valuable …
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Have Faith!
Sometimes when we least expect it, a door closes in our lives. Circumstances may change, dreams may get shattered, and plans for tomorrow may disappear. But when one door closes, God always opens another. When we’re facing disappointment in our lives, sometimes it’s hard to see that this is also part of God’s plan– but…
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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude
IT IS HELPFUL TO MAINTAIN A DAILY ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE, EVEN IN OUR DARKEST MOMENT We can count, as always, our blessings not our troubles. I believe I cannot happily exist in this world without expressing gratitude. Each day as I struggle or sacrifice or work towards a goal or a dream I sometimes forget…
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Some thoughts from Lewis Carroll
I was too young when I first read the most famous book by Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. And then I discovered his work as an adult and I was moved. And moved… “One of the deep secrets of life is that all that is really worth the doing is what we do for others.”…
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Be the fruit…
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” – Galatians 5:22-23 Growing up in a Pentecostal denomination, Lent Season was not observed as the Catholic Church and other Protestant denominations do. Sure, as a young Christian, I learned Easter was the culmination of our faith. I…
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Some Music for a Sunday
Take a few moments this Sunday to listen to the music. These are not your traditional hymns this Sunday, but music to move you… Everyday People, Turnaround Arts and Playing for Change Where You Are with Alex Boye and Mormon Tabernacle Choir Wade in the Water with Sweet Honey in the Rock
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The Gospel of Nature
“The sun shines not on us but in us. The rivers flow not past, but through us. Thrilling, tingling, vibrating every fiber and cell of the substance of our bodies, making them glide and sing. The trees wave and the flowers bloom in our bodies as well as our souls, and every bird song, wind…
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A Little Prayer
May you have a little sunlight to guide you on your way. May you discover, little by little, happiness that’s here to stay. May you grow a little stronger and a little wiser with each dawn. May you have a little time to believe in dreams to dream upon. May all the joy your heart…
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Gifts
We all have different gifts, each of which came because of the grace God gave us. Romans 12:6 In October, I started “Bullet Journaling,” a structure that focuses on productivity and mindfulness. Each month, I map out the month and also reflect on what I accomplished and am grateful for. And each day, I put…