Monthly Archives: May 2011

The Satisfied Soul–Part 3

Lately I’ve contemplated my lack of satisfaction. As I paid attention to the word “satisfied” in the Bible, I ran across this verse. Make me to hear joy and gladness and be satisfied; let the bones which You have broken rejoice. … Continue reading

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Looking Ahead With Compassion

On Sunday the pastor presented a video that showed people at a Christian school who looked beyond the past of some incarcerated teens and encouraged them in a powerful way. Ever since, I’ve thought about how I can’t get beyond … Continue reading

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The Satisfied Soul–Part Two

Something wonderful happened on Mother’s Day. I sat on my lounge chair while my granddaughter, Destiny, frolicked in the pool. My daughter, Tami lounged beside me. My husband, Steve, sat nearby. We laughed together as we watched Tami’s new puppy  excitedly … Continue reading

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From Feelings of Failure to Enduring Faith

“I feel like a failure as a mom,” I said to LaTricia, a friend who was visiting. In front of her, my two daughters—then ages 7 and 11–rebelliously ignored my instructions. What she said that day also applies to feelings of failure which … Continue reading

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The Satisfied Soul

“Why can’t you be satisfied with what you have?” I asked my 7-year-old granddaughter, Destiny. She pleaded that day for yet another store-bought item to entertain herself, something she felt convinced would profoundly enhance her life. As I said those … Continue reading

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