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Where Are You, Lord?
The winds gust and howl, bending the pine trees outside my window. A redbird is riding out this storm on a cylinder feeder. He reminds me of myself in riding out life’s storms. There is a particular storm that I dislike the most. It is …
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Sitting in the Presence of God
Someone once asked me, “How does it feel to sit in the presence of God? How do I know if He is near?” These are loaded questions. I’m not sure I have the answers, but here is what I know and have experienced in my …
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Breaking Down the Natural Barrier of Fear
I have been a nurse for more than 40 years. Several years ago when my husband Trip suffered a terrible injury, I became aware of the difference in the perception of healthcare providers. Not having practiced at the bedside for more than 20 years, I …
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My Worst Performance Ever
I remember the night very clearly: I had prepared for weeks and was ready for this presentation. What an honor to bring God’s message to such a powerful group of people. These were cancer survivors, and my message was of hope. I was well versed …
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Forgiveness
It seems when I do something selfish or irresponsible, like knowingly easing ahead of someone in line or even being nosey and trying to find out something about someone that is none of my business, God reminds me immediately and even tries to get my …
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