“All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.”
Ernest Hemingway
I found my voice in my devotional writings.
Each devotional offers a snapshot of everyday life paired with scripture. I call these Mug Shots – a small “shot” or dose of scripture to complement your morning coffee and start your day.
Here is where I find the extra in the ordinary: Life’s moments captured for Christ.
I encourage you to become intentional with your time.
Make time for Jesus.
Make time to sit back with your favorite mug, in your favorite place, and meet God face to face.
Enjoy this Mug Shot and, please, come back for more!
Mug Shots
Growing Pains
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge…
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“Jesus Wept.” John 11:15 Thomas Jefferson emphasized the worth of the economic use of words when he said, “The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do.” I often emphasized this with my journalism students as I coached them in their writing. Now, I feel like I could…
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But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 With thoughts of floating in the pool and putting our toes in the sand, people everywhere are pulling out the pool floats and swimwear, putting on flip flops and sunglasses, and purchasing sunshades and sunscreen for…
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We enjoy reading your writings and devotionals.You are so amazing. Love Always, kenny & Aunt Jean
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Thank you for the encouragement!
I love you both.
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Thanks for sharing your reflections! Prayers for you all!
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So glad you’re back, keeping us on the straight and narrow!
I further believe you need a raise. Double what you get now….
Thanks, Kim!
–Doug
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Wow! Thanks, Doug – you are always very generous and encouraging 🙂
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I look forward to your insight. thank YOU
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Thank you so much, Martha Ann!
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Always blessed by your devotions!
Thank you so much for sharing them with us.
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You are amazing, Tammy! Thanks for taking time to read and reflect.
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I’m looking forward to once again reading your wonderful devotions each week! Thank you!
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Happy Reading, Debbie!
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I was cleaning up my inbox today and realized I had never signed up for this. Thanks for all you do! I really enjoyed your devotions when they were sent from the church. Now you are back!
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Thanks for joining, Suzanne!
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I am so excited you mentioned this. You truly have been blessed with a way with words. I always think of you when I am trying to find a way to say something. I look forward to reading all you have to share.
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Thanks, Chris! You are always such a great encourager.
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