Category Archives: purpose

Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus: Five Traits of an Effective Soldier

My 8-month-old grandson is learning to pull up and stand on his own. It’s the cutest thing, and he’s so proud of himself. The first time he did it, I launched into a rousing rendition of “Stand up, Stand up … Continue reading

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A Poem of Gratitude

G – Grace – I am so thankful for God’s grace. It was God’s grace that drew me to Him for salvation. God’s grace that brought forgiveness for all my sins, past, present, and future. God’s grace keeps loving me … Continue reading

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Fellow Cave Dwellers Take Notice

I am such a cave dweller. I love being in my home: reading, writing, planning, organizing. Especially on rainy days or when winter (such as it is in Florida) sets in. I prefer to be perfectly oblivious to this fact … Continue reading

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Far From Home: Aliens and Strangers in a Foreign Land

My husband and I recently returned from a trip to Paris, France. The trip was funded by my husband’s company, in recognition of his hard work. It was a dream come true for this girl who took French in both … Continue reading

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Heavenly-Minded or Earthly-Obsessed: Get on Board With God’s Agenda

I love to read. In my home, I have an entire wall of bookshelves packed with books, most of which I’ve already read at least once. My nightstand always holds a book or two and I have several more in … Continue reading

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