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Beautiful Things

“My world is filled with beautiful things, they are meant to be pointers to Me, reminders of my abiding presence.” from Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence, by Sarah Young. Beautiful things from our world this past week… Closing my eyes, shutting out the world and praising my Savior! The battles I face that draw me close to…
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Things Above…

Praying the Scriptures· Scriptures and thoughts

This morning was such a wonderful morning at church. I could almost touch the joy and presence of the Lord. It’s not always that way, for sure…and usually if not, it’s my own fault. But, this morning I just sang my heart out and enjoyed blessing the Lord in that way. Oftentimes, praising Him is therapy for my soul. I’m…
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This is Hard. {Made to Crave, Intro & Ch. 1}

Books I'm Reading· Depression· Healthy Living· Made to Crave

7 pounds down, many more to go. This post may be all over the place, if so, I apologize in advance. 🙂 But, it’s time for me to be real. It’s time for me to be honest as an act of accountability in keeping this battle going strong. And, let me tell you, it is a battle. I have a…
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Portion Control through Christ

Books I'm Reading· Healthy Living· Made to Crave· Scriptures and thoughts

If you are watching what you eat, on a diet or striving to live a healthier lifestyle you are probably very familiar with the term “portion control.” It isn’t the most feel-good phrase, is it?ha! As I am reading Made to Crave, I am finding HOPE and ENCOURAGEMENT from the word “portion” and I will probably never look at that…
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Girl in Translation {Book Review}

Books I'm Reading· Reviews

“Ah-Kim lives a life that most of us cannot even begin to comprehend in the book, Girl in Translation, by Jean Kwok . As I read the story of a young girl and her mother that immigrate to the United States, my eyes were opened to the horror of their lives in our country. They came to America for freedom…
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