It’s usually associated with mumbling under our breath, disgruntled words or sounds, and a sense of visible (and, I’d say, audible) displeasure. I’ve been before the LORD the last couple weeks with this topic (check out the last post for more), and He’s pressing… Continue Reading “Grumbling: A Heart Issue”
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We put up our Christmas tree this weekend, as many of you probably did. My husband is not a huge fan of Christmas trees, as he believes it’s a tradition that takes away from the real meaning of what we are to celebrate. I… Continue Reading “Mesmerizing Light”
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“Truth.” “Would you trust your mom, best friend, or a stranger the most with a secret?” Truth or Dare…This game has been around for centuries, though it has been called different names. In fact, one version was played as entertainment at Christmastime. Some people… Continue Reading “Truth? Dare? The Heart Revealed”
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Posted on November 21, 2020
by Michelle Taylor Baum
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The clouds to our East looked dark and ominous as we drove. We knew the forecast was calling for severe thunderstorms with possible tornados, and those clouds looked every bit capable of producing such weather. Our grandma had passed away, and we were determined… Continue Reading “God is Present in the Storm”
Category: LifeTags: Best Way, Capabilities, Clouding Our Vision, Confidence, Difficult times, Giving God Glory, God is moving, God is Working, God's Care, God's Consuming Presence, God's Guidance, God's Leading, God's Plan, God's Power, God's Presence, God's Protection, God's providence, Grief, Health Challenges, Health Issues, Hidden, Holy Spirit, Israelites, Lift Your Spirits, Medical Tests, Never Leave You, Our Way, Parting the Red Sea, Pillar of Cloud, Pillar of Fire, Praises, Praising God, Prayer, Roundabout Way, Safety, Storms, Storms of Life, Words of Life
Posted on November 16, 2020
by Michelle Taylor Baum
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Have you noticed an uptick in dissatisfied people? If it’s not related to Covid or the election, it’s their health, spouse, kids, job…you name it! They may say it’s nothing…maybe a hole in their sock that’s making them cranky, but they sure are making… Continue Reading “Complaining…What’s the Cure?!?”
Category: LifeTags: Armor of God, Complaining, Complaint, Dissatisfaction, Give Thanks, Giving God Glory, Others-Focused, Patience, Prayer, Pursue Good, Rejoice Always, Relational Healing, Root of the Matter, Self-Focused, Self-Promotion, Spiritual Healing, Words of Life
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