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What’s something you believe everyone should know. Today has been a hard day, I felt quite discouraged by the selfishness that I see from those around me. I think for me generosity has always came naturally to who I am. I have learned that although you give a lot, it will often be unappreciated. It…
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This morning I woke up thinking about how lonely life can be in times of great discouragement and distress. We all have been in times of suffering and it seemed that we had to walk through that alone. I thought of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, and his disappointment in his closest friends. He…
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Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive? My brain can be quite rude when it comes to lazy days, I often feel guilty for resting! I know that rest is a necessary part of life but for some reason I resist it. This issue has worsened over time, especially after being a stay…
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Hail, Hail Lion of Judah In the Bible Jesus is portrayed as the perfect lamb, that was slain for our sins. However, we often forget that he is also referred to as the Lion of Judah! These two dual natures, don’t have much in common, there is nothing fierce about a lamb. They are gentle,…
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“Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality.” -Abraham Lincoln Last night, I slept fitfully because before bed I felt bored, and quite annoyed. I couldn’t quite figure out what I was feeling and why. I asked myself “What is it?” I realize currently we are in period of waiting as we are in the…
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HOPE, a light shines in darkness! My four year old son will often come and tell me his dreams and he told me he dreamed of a rainbow, but in a night sky. I thought that was a very beautiful and positive dream, and I was able to share faith with him. I told him…
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Do you see yourself as a leader? Honestly, I did not for many years consider myself a leader, I was much like little David of the Bible; fine to stay in the background. I have always been to content serving others and supporting their ideas. At times this would prove to be disastrous because following…
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Oh, That my faith would be strongSo much hurt let it be for your name.Allow me to taste your goodness once moreForget me not Oh Lord.Oh That my faith will standDo not let me be led astray.Hold me close to theeI long for your kingdom.Oh! That my faith will be able to seeWhat I cannot,…
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What motivates you? My children are my motivation 100%! “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame…
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How do you plan your goals? I usually start by writing them down, and then I pray about them. I also try and think about how long it should take to accomplish each one. After I set a timeframe that I would want to be done with the goal, I try and look at that…
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