Facing The Storm We’ve all seen them, jigsaw puzzles of mountain vistas, stands of evergreen forests, waterfalls and pristine lakes. For some these scenes go no further than beautiful pictures, for me they represent my childhood. Before I could even walk my parents took me camping. One of my earliest memories is sharing my lunch […]
Angels In The Mail Room Technically I was born with both Canadian and U.S. Citizenship however my U.S. Citizenship wasn’t declared at birth. After a long series of events where God miraculously told us to sell everything but my husbands shop equipment and move to the United States, we had to hire a lawyer to
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A Valentine’s Day To Remember I was twenty. Up until then the only thing I could expect on February 14 were heart shaped sugar cookies from my grandmother–the importance of this day was about to change. I had wakened early and was ready hours before he said he would be there. I was full of
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God Used a Woman & More To the anonymous lady at the Chevy Dealership I wish to thank you. This morning we swallowed hard as we watched the taillights disappear down the driveway. After spending several days with us the time had come for our daughter, son-in-law, and grandbaby, to make the long drive home.
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God In The Midst of The “Fire” Twenty years ago to the day our lives were shaken, our faith stretched yet our confidence in God grew. The phone rang, it was my husband Troy. His voice was distant and urgent! He had run his hand through the table saw and needed help! I was bathing
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It’s a cozy evening, candles are burning, our youngest daughter is home for Thanksgiving and she put up the Christmas tree. My part in the decorating was small but significant. There is one Christmas decoration that never gets packed away. It just moves to our bedroom and sits on my Grandmother’s old music cabinet. A
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God Heard Me Crying the Story Behind the Painting I was in a dark place, at the point of disrepair. The tempter whispered in my ear “What good are your prayers when she has the freedom of choice.” For weeks I could not see beyond the lie. Finally I cried out to God. I told
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The Hidden Swimsuit I have a vivid memory of the color. Mine was bright orange, my sister’s lime green. Mom had bought us matching swim suits with little skirts on them. Being only fourteen months apart Mom often dressed us like twins. We grew up as best friends and always looked out for each other.
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Funnel Trumpets The other day a friend was helping me clean up after a meal and asked if I had a funnel. I chuckled as I reached to the back of the drawer where I keep them. Many times over the years I have looked at shiny new stainless steel funnels only to put them
Why Does He Allow It? “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.” -Romans 8:28 Then why did God allow my husband to cut through the knuckles of all four fingers? Why was my baby born
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