April 4th, 2008
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“Don’t concern
yourself about what you will eat or drink, and quit worrying about these things.
. . . Rather, be concerned about his kingdom. Then these things will be
provided for you.” Luke 12:29-31
In obsessing over my weight in the past, the more I focused
on it, the less control I seemed to have. I think God was teaching me a lesson,
saying, “What’s more important, what the scale says, or what I say?” If the
scale gave a “bad report,” I’d begin mapping out the day’s plan to tackle the
problem.
…continue reading: THE PERFECT DIET
March 24th, 2008
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So don’t get tired of doing what is good. Don’t get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time.” GALATIANS 6:9 (NLT)
A few friends and loved ones make me wonder at times, “Is this relationship worth it?” Some relationships feel effortless; others seem demanding. Yet they are worth it. Like the Gerbera daisies in my garden, I can’t give up on them. Although challenging, every spring Gerberas are on sale again, showing off their joyful, cheery, inimitable beauty. So every spring I replant more, hoping this will be the year they “take.” I pamper them, hoping to learn the secret of success with them. My sister discovered a simple thing:
…continue reading: HIGH MAINTENANCE
March 7th, 2008
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Perhaps in this ‘politically correct’ era, a kinder, gentler Jesus
would be preferred. We can try to promote love as expressed through the
many kind, compassionate miracles Jesus performed on the blind and
suffering, but the intense love shown in Christ crucified is
indeed harder to look at. The following devotion reminds me that true
love can come at great cost.
…continue reading: Passion by Jenny Cote