Devotions

Burden Bearer

If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed (John 8:36). The Last Sin Eater by Francine Rivers in an intriguing read. Set in the Appalachian Mountains during the 1850's ten-year-old Cadi Forbes carries her burden of sin. She searches for the sin...

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Faithful Women

He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much:…. Luke 16:10 There is something special about browsing through shelves of books in search of a good read. Thankfully, my mom was faithful to instill that sentiment deeply in my soul with frequent...

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Teacher Talk

The memory of the just is blessed:…. Proverbs 10:7 Children are tender and trusting. Lasting impressions are printed in their little hearts and minds whether negative or positive. I carry both imprints, but I’ll share my best memories of third grade.      I knew Mrs....

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My Heart is Fixed

  My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed:…. (Psalm 57:7) My size five ring fit nicely on my finger. My fiancé Michael gave me the small cluster of tiny diamonds with a promise of a solitaire some day.       We married October 11, 1985, five months after our...

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The Not-so-Pinterest Party

Let your moderation be known unto all man the Lord is at hand. (Philippians 4:5) Millennial mom Lexi Wright Williams is setting a new trend; “Party like its 1999” is her motto.     While planning her baby girl Eden’s first birthday party, Lexi felt impressed to keep...

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Sealed; Forever

For this child I prayed: and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him: 1 Samuel 1:27 Kyle and Courtney received the call October 6, 2020. The birth of a sweet baby boy two days prior prompted the call from DCS. Opportunity for a new born with the intent...

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Near or Distant Future

Near or Distant Future (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) 2 Corinthians 5:7 As my friend Jessica's photo depicts, my writing journey end is not within sight.      I believe as I walk the road toward publishing, my ever improving craft will provide encouragement to...

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Reflect on the Matter of Hospitality

      Photo credit: Ashley Garrett Photography Use hospitality one to another without grudging.  I Peter 4:9 Hospitality is the activity or business of providing services to guests in various places of businesses (or home-my addition to the definition). Biblically, we...

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I’m from Jamestown

                       I'm From Jamestown                                                       Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Philippians 2:4 Photo credit: Ashley Garrett Photography My car was stolen. I frantically...

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Product of Propping

For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself: first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. Mark 4:28 From propping to product the work is worth it! I recently wrote a post sharing our effort of corn propping. The strong wind and rain blew our...

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