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Continue reading →: Determination
“Daniel determined that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or with the wine he drank,” Daniel 1:8. Sometimes we are waiting for God to change our hearts, attitudes, and habits and He is waiting for us to show some determination. Some grit. To do right, act…
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Continue reading →: TRUST
Wait. How’d I get here? In this plane. With this daughter. On this computer. Heading to a conference 1,363 miles from home. Not as an attendee — but as a speaker??!! In 2004, we visited Durango, Colorado for the first time. Six months later, we made it our home.…
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Continue reading →: Hope
Years ago, Hope became our family word. A motto if you will. This past winter I have wrestled with the concept of Hope and examined Hope that is deferred and desperate and dies. It’s a journey of discovery that brings us closer to Jesus when we wrestle with concepts that…
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Continue reading →: London NY Eve 2018
This holiday marked my daughter’s 3rd trip to England, my second and the first voyage for my husband, our sister-in-law and our nephew – as well as most of his marching band! The Pride of Bixby, Oklahoma Band had been invited to perform in London as well as march in…
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Continue reading →: Ghosts of Christmas Past
There are few dates on the calendar that bring as many mixed emotions as this season of Christmas. We declare thankfulness and appreciation for the Son of the Almighty while we rush from party to concert to work to home; we bake cookies for neighbor we have not met and…
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Continue reading →: We Are Pioneers
11 Months For 11 months my husband and I have been on an amazing new adventure. We simply said “Yes” when a door opened. 82 Days It’s been crazy busy – and we do not regret for one second this decision. If you want a life of adventure, say yes…
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Continue reading →: 10 Weeks
That’s how long Ashley has been with YWAM. I miss that girl! Excuse me, young lady. An awesome young lady! It was recently spoke to her that she was a Light – in the room, in her family, in her world. How true! I often think of her…
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Continue reading →: No Weapon
“No weapon meant for use against you will succeed. You will have an answer for everyone that accuses you. This is your inheritance as the Lord’s servant. Your victory comes for me,” declares the Lord.” Isaiah 54:17 “The Purpose of the Lord will stand,”. Proverbs 19:21. “The Lord will fulfill…
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Continue reading →: Moments
First: Scroll to bottom and turn on the music while you read! Enjoy! My Word for 2017 was Intentional. 2018 is Moments. Moments come and go and are missed if we are not intentionally looking for them! Ways to be Present. To show Kindness. Ways to be at Rest. How…
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Continue reading →: Hope in Cambodia
December, 18, 2017 This is my view this morning. I am sitting on a 7th floor balcony porch in Phnom Phen, Cambodia at 5:07 in the morning. The sunbeams have yet to reach our side of the building and the wind is rather chilly. Especially for Southeast Asia! In the…
