Category Archives: Inspirational

Emerald Legacy

As I’ve been writing this series of posts this week, I’ve been thinking of another incredible movie scene that has long stayed in my mind. Child actress, Patty Duke, as the young Helen Keller… wildly fighting, fighting, fighting against the … Continue reading

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What’s in a name…

You shall no more be termed Forsaken, nor shall your land be called Desolate any more. But you shall be called Hephzibah [My delight is in her], and your land be called Beulah [married]; for the Lord delights in you, … Continue reading

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Etched in the Heavens

“I dreaded leaving home.  I wouldn’t see my father for months at a time.  I didn’t know if I could accept that.  Dad was all I had. “One night I came to him teary eyed.  ‘Dad, I’m going to miss … Continue reading

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Some early Easter words to ponder…

             Not a single one of all the good promises the LORD had given to the          family of Israel was left unfulfilled; everything he had spoken came true.                                                            – Joshua 21:45 …Like the promise … Continue reading

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Wisp of Spring Psalm

From my favorite chair,                                                                                                                   In my favorite room                                                                                                                            I listen and watch                                                                                                                           For You. In the pages of your Book I find                                                                                              Sweet promises… Strength for the weary                                                                                                              Soaring on wings of eagles… “The glory of the Lord     … Continue reading

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Wind to Our Sails

Father, You send encouraging hope from someone whose         way with words I so admire… Sunlight coming from so far across the sea                          And appearing as a blessing on my e-mail screen   … Continue reading

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Share Thanksgiving Joy

Whispers. Sometimes they come unbidden to our hearts.  The Holy Spirit putting thoughts of someone in your mind… Someone you haven’t thought of in years. Someone down the street. Someone you could easily call…another you have no idea where they … Continue reading

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Day 22: Pre-quel to Day 21 :)

In the fall when a sudden, unexpected “storm”was  threatening to rob my friend of a beautiful gift in his life…(see the answer to prayer, Day 21)… I sent him these encouraging words.   In whatever situation you find yourself praying today, … Continue reading

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Day 18: School days… fall days…

Every September, the night before the new school season was to start, I’d go to bed with my stomach jumbled every which way… feeling like a raffle ticket inside one of those cages going round and round before someone picked … Continue reading

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Day 15: Autumn…by the sea

The air has a crisp tingle, but the sunlight is warm upon my head and on the sand at my feet.  Waves glimmer… seagulls ride the sparkle white light, securely, trustingly, moving with ease on the swells…  and You whisper… … Continue reading

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