Christian Living
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Languages
I have learned to speak several different types of languages in my life. I grew up speaking Midwest English in southern Indiana. I took 3 years of French in high school, only to learn that when faced with the real… Continue reading
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Safe
Down safe, home safe, back safe. Nearly every text I get from my husband has the word ‘safe’ in it, whether in his career as a pilot or in law enforcement. One thing I have learned about the word ‘safe’… Continue reading
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Bible Verse of the Week
Psalms 56:3-4 NIV[3] When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. [4] In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? What stood out to you… Continue reading
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Control
I’m fairly certain God uses the weather to remind us that we are not in control. My youngest daughter is learning this lesson, having to rearrange birthday plans. My other daughter is like me and wants to know exactly what… Continue reading
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Quote of the Week
Wisdom is the God-given ability to see life with rare objectivity and to handle life with rare stability”. Chuck Swindoll Continue reading
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Bible Verse of the Week
[13] Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. [14] Do everything in love. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NIV I love seeing things in God’s will that are only possible through the Holy Spirit, and these… Continue reading
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God is the God of Surprises
This year the part of Christmas that stood out to me the most is usually my least favorite – putting everything away. Although it does make our small home less cluttered, it also makes it have less light, joy and… Continue reading
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Quote of the Week
This seemed like a good one to start the year. What is your favorite quote? From Pinterest here: https://pin.it/3GlHZIQY1 Continue reading
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Powdered Milk – Hopping out of your culture
I thought I knew what I would miss most when I moved to Indonesia, but I was blind-sided by how much I missed singing worship songs in church in English. There really is something about our heart languages! When we… Continue reading
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Word of the Year
I have had plenty of practice trusting God with my husband, first as a missionary float plane pilot in an isolated area, and over 10 years now in law enforcement. But now our oldest daughter is gearing up to try… Continue reading
