Tag Archives: personal

Remember the Silence

August 18, 2012

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I will begin this long over due post with a sincere thank you, from my heart to yours, for all the warm emails and inquiries I’ve received wondering about where I’ve been and what I’ve been up to. It means so much knowing others care and I appreciate all your encouragement and continued support. Please […]

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Only One

April 22, 2012

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I will never betray your trust To protect your honor is a must. A loyal partner I vow be Your biggest fan, just wait and see. I will trust you as a leader And challenge you as a believer. I’ll be your lover and best friend An honest voice until the end.

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“It’s Friday…But Sunday’s Coming!”

April 15, 2012

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A Dangerous Game

April 12, 2012

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You Can Run But You Can’t Hide! Have you ever tried to play ‘Hide and Seek’ with God? Are you playing the game with Him right now? If so, how is that going for you? I’m just going to take a wild guess and say, “I bet you’re losing!” If we “run” like Jonah and “do” like […]

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Beauty for Ashes!

April 3, 2012

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My head remains down and focused at His feet as the surrounding fire rages all around me. I replace my vision of the struggle with a vision of the cross instead. I do not see the struggle ~ I see Christ who has already conquered the struggle. I am choosing not to focus on the […]

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Surviving the Storm

March 27, 2012

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Sometimes God calms the storm… sometimes He lets the storm rage and calms His child.

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My Favorite Acapella Song

March 11, 2012

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With you as my shepherd, I never have needs Down paths of righteousness, you always lead Now as I go through the valley of shadows dear Lord Take my hand one last time and I will follow REFRAIN: Oh, my Lord, I’m so ready to leave this world So take my hand and lead me […]

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Unforgettable

February 10, 2012

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Many times it’s come to mind… “Your tears are o.k. here” he said, so kind. I’m always afraid to let them fall to allow these feelings which are so raw. I have permission to just be myself insecurity and weakness revealed, no doubt. To become that vulnerable and stripped of my pride it frightens and […]

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Gratitude is an Attitude

November 29, 2011

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Have you ever gone through times when you did not have very much of… well, anything? I am not speaking of those things that we do not need yet greedily seek, never being content with what we have. I am talking about just your basic necessities not being met. Have your struggles ever been so […]

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I Am Not A Victim, I Am A Survivor!

November 22, 2011

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First and foremost, I will have you know that I am a survivor and a Christian. Secondly, I will share that I have been a victim of most types of abuse: childhood abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, spouse abuse, religious abuse, criminal abuse and even self abuse. The icing on the cake was being […]

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Kidnapped

November 20, 2011

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Estimated read time: 15 minutes (based upon true events) Kidnapped Part 1 “Come on! Those guys want to talk to us,” Julie exclaims as she skips over to a black sedan that’s pulled up alongside the curb. I approach cautiously with a dubious expression on my face, stopping just behind the vehicle. Julie leans into […]

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