Busy Work

By Beth | January 30, 2014 |

Early in my marriage it would infuriate me that I could be cleaning, preparing meals, and doing laundry while my husband sat and read. In my mind (and upbringing) reading wasn’t “busy”, reading was a leisure activity. He would argue that he was busy when he was reading. 33 years later I can see that…

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Turn It Around

By Beth | January 24, 2014 | Comments Off on Turn It Around

He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD. Psalm 112:7   My grandchildren love to go to the Farmer’s Market on Fridays with their Mom. I’m not sure what it is but they can’t wait to go. This week Mom is away and they are going to the…

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Changed Lives

By Beth | January 21, 2014 |

 Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands! Psalm 90:17   It was not an audible voice. In fact, it was a very quiet impression that was given to  me in no uncertain terms. God was…

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Speak Up

By Beth | January 17, 2014 | Comments Off on Speak Up

  “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31 – 32   Full disclosure: I am married to man who will listen to my complaints and not hold it against me. He says that if he has…

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An Unhealthy Dependence on Prayer

By Beth | January 14, 2014 | Comments Off on An Unhealthy Dependence on Prayer

  Pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17   “And they prayed about everything. They had an unhealthy dependence on prayer.” These were the words of a Pastor that was giving a report on a trip he had taken to help a Christian church in India. He talked about how happy the people were in spite…

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Pleasant Places

By Beth | January 10, 2014 | Comments Off on Pleasant Places

The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance. Psalm 16:6 I’ve been a little whiney lately. Without my sister (who went to be with the Lord last year) Christmas wasn’t as much fun as it has been in the past. I got that nasty stomach virus, as did…

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