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Lullaby
When putting Silas down for a nap, I often sing to him Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms. Besides being a soothing lullaby, I’ve found that the words of the song are a poignant reminder for me to … Continue reading
The Rebuke I Needed Today
Stephen sent me a link to this post, “Signs of Growing in Grace”. It is exactly what my sinful heart needs today. It speaks to my temptations. It reproves me of sins that stand well in my heart. Much to … Continue reading
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Learning Compassion
I’m not naturally a compassionate person. I’m not. If you think I am, then I’ve either managed to put on a good front—or, better yet, maybe I’m improving in the compassion department (because I’m really trying!). I remember one time … Continue reading
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Contemplating Baby Jesus
Every year we observe Christmas and celebrate the advent of the Christ-child. This Christmas is completely different for me. I know I’m not the only person to have welcomed their first-born son right before the Christmas season, but being Silas’s … Continue reading
Our Advocate, Jesus Christ the Righteous
To think that God the Father justly should punish me for my sin, but instead, He mercifully pardons me as I am clothed in the righteous robes of the perfect Jesus. To think that Jesus Christ, God’s Son, absorbed the … Continue reading
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Mom’s Tribute to Her Dad
This is my mom’s tribute that she gave at Pop-pop’s funeral. I am very thankful for my father. The most important thing about Dad was that he knew the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior and he knew he was … Continue reading
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Crossroad Baptist Turns 2!
Milestones are important because they mark the path of our lives, but better yet, they cause us to pause a minute to reflect on the past. Sunday we marked the 2nd anniversary of Crossroad Baptist Church. It was refreshing to … Continue reading
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Precious PopPop
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. Psalm 116:15 My PopPop went home to be with Jesus this morning. While I and my family miss him terribly, I’m so glad he is finally healthy … Continue reading
30 Seconds in the Morning
Evenings have always been my favorite times of the day. Mornings never appealed to me much. I guess because it involves discipline to actually go to bed at a decent hour so I can then get up at a respectable … Continue reading
Easter Quake
I now have one less thing on my list of “Never Have I Ever.” I have now felt an earthquake for the first time! We were over at a friend’s house for an Easter BBQ, and I had just sat … Continue reading
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