Traveling is a dream adventure for many people. With their anti-reality filter firmly in place, they imagine how beautiful and wonderful every moment will be as they frolic along in a new place with excitement and zeal. Many of our dreams are approached in this fashion. We get an idea in our head of what […]
Standing on the back porch, calling for my dog, Wynona, wondering what area of the neighborhood she is exploring and if she can even hear me call her name. Suddenly, she zips around the corner of the house, with my dad’s dog close on her heels. As she sped into view, I realized she was
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Have you ever stopped to consider the influences you allow in your life? Not just social media, tv, and music, but relationships. I have a friend that I have known for over a decade, we don’t see each other very often anymore, because this friend who we will call Jordan only communicates with me when
How dare they! Does this person seriously think it’s okay to talk to me that way? It is completely unacceptable. Thoughts flood my mind as a battle commences internally between my ego and my spirit. My ego is filled with indignation, my spirit is trying to remind me that I represent my Savior and need
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Have you ever watched a scene in a movie when one of the main characters is obviously going to die and tries to communicate a final wish to their compatriot, only to be shushed and not allowed to say what they want? It’s always struck me as quite rude. The man is dying. Let him
“And if ye will not for all this hearken unto me, but walk contrary unto me; Then I will walk contrary unto you also in fury; and I, even I, will chastise you seven times for your sins.” Leviticus 26:27-28 There are many stories in the Bible that divulge the relationship between God and the
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“A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.” Proverbs 15:12 Have you ever felt the urge to leave a note on someone’s car explaining to them that they did an awful job parking and need to do better? As a person who drives a large vehicle that needs
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“The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.” Proverbs 15:28 Sitting at my desk, catching up on emails, wrapping up a productive day when one caught my eye. As I read, everything around me slowly froze and my breathing stopped as I absorbed the news.
“Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.” Proverbs 24:29 Reflections are an enlightening phenomenon. There is no hiding reality. I was standing in a lobby, having conversations, enjoying the day when a lady discreetly informed me that I
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33 Life is filled with oodles of decisions regarding what we will choose to put our efforts into accomplishing in our lifetime. We get to choose our dreams and goals. We get to choose
