Gentle Shepherd

I call this little country road my “Happy Place.” I love the aging live oaks and the green pastures stretching to the horizon.  When this little flock wanders into view, I feel an inexplicable peace fill my heart. They graze, heads bent to the rich sod, without worry or fear.…

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Remember Past Victories

Remember past victories! I remember these words from a sermon my brother preached over ten years ago. His message was about going through difficult times. He focused on David and how he handled his difficult times. One of his examples was when David was going to fight Goliath. 37 Moreover David…

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Bloom in Adversity

Bloom in Adversity

  These lenten rose perennials are my harbingers of spring. Every year, I look forward to their sunny faces breaking through the dirt. This year, I wondered if they would be hurt by our many spring snowstorms, including the unexpected April snow this week. But here they are, pushing through…

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