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to encourage your heart and
add a lift to your step

When He Calls Us To Jump

When He Calls Us To Jump

I stood at the edge, too scared to move. I remember it now as if it was six days ago. As my father stood in the water extending his arms to me, I recall his words, "I'll catch you. Just jump." I trusted my daddy. He was the strongest, smartest, most talented man I...

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Turkey Meat Loaf

Turkey Meat Loaf

I've been prompted to share some new recipes I've made recently. Changing my eating habits since January 1, has caused me to learn a different way to cook with lots of new recipes. One is Turkey Meat Loaf. In it, we've found our new favorite meat loaf! Not only is it...

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When Our Faith Looks Different

When Our Faith Looks Different

After yesterday's post, how are we doing loving others? I could do better. There are times as hard as I try, I don't show love. For whatever reason, distraction, or moment of weakness, loving others isn't always easy to do. But when we contemplate how much God loves...

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Loving Others… How Are We Doing??

Loving Others… How Are We Doing??

There's someone in my life who despises Christianity. This makes our relationship interesting because I'm pretty clear about my faith as a Christian. I've heard the reasons why. It's not so much about Christianity itself, but about first-hand experience with those who...

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Five Minute Friday – Morning

Five Minute Friday – Morning

Seems like it was just a few days ago I was writing my Five Minute Friday post on FORGET, but here we are again. Time flies when you're having fun! It's a joy to walk through life with some amazing people I've met in this Five Minute Friday community (#fmfparty). Even...

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The Beauty In Our Scars

The Beauty In Our Scars

It was December 5, 2011. I don't think I'll ever forget that day. That was the day our daughter was injured in a car accident. That was the day she received a noticeable scar on her beautiful face. That was the day God spared her life. The photos of the accident and...

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