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My Gratitude Journal for 2017

Posted on January 8, 2018 by

Each year at the end of the old and the beginning of the new I make a “thank you” list to show my gratitude to the Lord for all the ways He blessed me in the previous year. This year … Continue reading →

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Thank You Prayers

Posted on November 18, 2017 by

For years on various days when I walked or jogged, I prayed parts of Scripture which I memorized. Often I prayed Psalm 23: “Lord, please be my Shepherd today.” Then one day, this thought came to mind: Instead of praying, … Continue reading →

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After The Storm

Posted on September 17, 2017 by

Note: Although the date at the top of this blog says September 17, 2017, it was posted on Saturday, September 16th. If anyone knows how to fix this problem of the wrong date being posted by WordPress, please email me … Continue reading →

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Two Lists for a Happier New Year

Posted on January 9, 2017 by

In place of my blog this week, I’m posting the link to my latest article titled, “Two Lists for A Happier New Year,” published in the January 1, 2017 issue of The Lookout. I’m busy finishing up my two lists … Continue reading →

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That Was Then, This Is Now

Posted on October 23, 2015 by

Some days I feel sad about the gap between how I am and how I long to be. At first I wrote who I am and who I long to be. The truth is that who I am–a child of … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on The Year 2010

Posted on January 1, 2011 by

Each New Year’s Day and for many days after, I reflect on the year that has just past. My reflections center on giving thanks to God for all He brought me to and through and for how good He has … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks

Posted on November 26, 2010 by

Recently as I was studying the Psalms, I ran across a verse I hadn’t noticed before. It said, “I will praise the name of God with a song and will magnify Him with thanksgiving.” Psalm 69:30 AMP  When I read … Continue reading →

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