Category: Blog
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A Mother Unknown
A few evenings ago, I was in tears. The trigger was the envy in my own heart of seeing someone’s success. I am reluctant to share that one of my weaknesses is jealousy stemming from pride. Seeing their achievement brought out my ugliness from within. Thankfully, the Lord is working…
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Sister, Are You A Caregiver?
Are you a primary caregiver for a friend or family member? I have started a ministry called ‘Anchored Hope For Her Heart‘ to support women who are caregivers by providing encouragement and an eternal perspective to live for Jesus in faith, hope, and love, right where they are. Why have…
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Nearly There, Nearly Home
Have you ever thought about the feeling you get when you’re nearly at the place you’re aiming for? Perhaps you’re running a race and you look ahead to the finish line within reach. “I’m nearly there,” you tell yourself as you continue on. You’re motivated to get a better time,…
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Connecting to God in an Age of Disconnect
Isn’t it frustrating when the Wi-Fi signal drops out? If you’re like me, Google is often the first place I go to for answers. Medical queries, ideas, directions, even Bible verses. I have come to depend on the internet for a lot of life’s questions. But what I long for…
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Oh, To See Jesus!
Wafting up the stairs in the early morning, I am greeted by the fragrance of freshly baked bread. The new breadmaker sits on the counter proudly providing a loaf each day. Walking down the stairs to the scent of a sweet-smelling loaf reminds me of the goodness of Jesus. He…
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The Good Life
My friend’s garden is how I imagine Eden. The variety of flowers, plants, and wildlife complement each other and delight the senses. Everything has its place. Nature sings. Bees dance from flower to flower. The warm morning sun splashes us with light as we sit together, a teapot between us…
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Depending on Christ When Life is Demanding
At times, I feel like a mannequin. Lifeless — but dressed up for many roles and responsibilities. Faceless — but somehow having to fit in with fashionable expectations of those around me. Wherever I look, there is a need. Why do I act as if life depends on me? I…
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Believer, You Can’t. But Christ Can.
I can’t do this, Jesus. Silently, your heart cries out to God in wordless groans that only He understands (Romans 8:26). Maybe it has already burst out from your heart like a powerful jet of water. Words erupt right up and out of your mouth in desperation, “I can’t do…
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Roll Up Your Sleeves!
Someone in your community is currently isolated. The hard part is finding out who. Without going around door-to-door and asking, it’s difficult to know. However, I am writing this because there are people who know individuals that are in incredibly challenging, isolating circumstances. Yet, they do very little to help…
Ruth Clemence – Writer and Blogger 