In the minutes following the birth of my first child 26 years ago, I surprised the doctor and my husband with a strange reaction. My labor was long and hard, but all through the many hours spent in that hospital bed, I knew I was working for something wonderful. The…
Read moreWhat does freedom look like in your everyday life? For me, freedom is a deep sense of peace from God. It’s acknowledging He has removed all my sins, past, present and future. It’s resting in His love and giving myself permission to enjoy each day. Praising Him no matter…
Read moreDo you remember as a child looking forward to some special event and counting down the days for the big event? Maybe it was your birthday or a visit from a special relative. Remember how it felt like forever until that day was going to arrive? Our son gets so…
Read moreI just came in from grocery shopping. Grocery shopping is not one of my favorite things to do, but what I love about grocery shopping is coming home with my bags and unloading them and replenishing my kitchen. I know it may seem strange, but I get some sort of…
Read moreAre you thirsty? Have you ever had an unquenchable thirst? Your throat becomes so dry and you can’t seem to drink enough water to satisfy that thirst. Living in the desert of Phoenix, I’m familiar with this kind of thirst. I’ve gone for long hikes in the mountains. Even though…
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