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Why Must We Travel Through the Valley?

I experienced the worst year of my life fifteen years ago, in 2006. I kept my mom in her home as long as possible, but as her dementia worsened, she required a skilled nursing facility. Dementia robs the patient of their memory, beginning with short-term memories until they forget how to feed themselves. It robs the family of their loved one long before they leave this world.
The valley of 2006 also included a wayward daughter, and I slipped into a deep depression.

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When Terror Strikes

Habakkuk was very upset because evil works continued to go on in Israel. His cry to God had not been answered with revival, but God had told him He was sending the Chaldeans to attack Israel and take them captive. The Chaldeans were like our modern-day terrorists.

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A Prayer for 2024

Heavenly Father, I adore You. You are my God and my help. Thank You for bringing me into a new year with new opportunities to serve You and to honor You. Help me glorify Your awesome name.
Forgive me for sin in my life and in my heart. Make me aware of sin I do not recognize. Help me be more like You.
You have been my protector and provider.

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What the Bible Says a About Isolation and Separation

It’s no coincidence that I am studying the book of Leviticus while the Corona virus spreads throughout the USA. That’s the book where God gives His laws concerning worship, offerings, holy days, and disease. It’s about holiness and being set apart. It’s the book of clean and unclean.

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Keeping Hope Alive

Do you ever feel a situation is hopeless? I know I have visited seasons of hopelessness when I lost my vision, when I suffered some hearing loss and definitely over my prodigal. With this invisible enemy, the corona virus, hopelessness is on the rise.

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Why Should I Climb Out of the Boat?

Stepping out of the boat for me meant stepping outside my front door. I missed my peaceful walks by the woods listening to birds sing and longed to return to my joy-filled excursions. But first, I would have to grip the doorknob and step outside. I’d have to walk with my white cane and pray I’d never get lost again.

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