Category Archives: hugs

THIS IS AMAZING GRACE!

Psalms – Prayers of Honesty and Praise   We have all been to the point of disgrace and humiliation in our lives. If you have not, then you are either to young to know, too lazy to work hard enough … Continue reading

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COME NEAR TO US

Psalms – Prayers of Honesty   Picture two different groups of people who call you friends. One group is loving, kind to each other, smiling, and laughing while helping someone in need of finishing a project that was too much … Continue reading

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“HEY, CHURCH!”

Psalms – Prayers of Honesty and Praise   A new family came through the doors of the church where Randy was beginning his first pastorate years ago. I knew the couple with the small toddler. They were teachers in the … Continue reading

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ORDER IN THE COURT!

Psalms of Honesty   Justice. We all want it. Some of us demand it–as long as the decision falls in our favor. We want life to be fair–for us. What is fair for us might not be fair for others. … Continue reading

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OUR DAILY BREAD

Psalms – Prayers of Honesty and Praise   I love the smell of fresh baked bread! I love making bread. There is a big reason that this occurrence happens often in my home now that I am retired from teaching … Continue reading

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SMILE YOUR BLESSING SMILE

Psalms – Prayers of Honesty   I am remembering a particular day in my first grade teaching career that happened many years ago. Our own kids where school age. Our morning that day was filled with unfortunate mishaps. One girl … Continue reading

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WE CAN’T KEEP THIS TO OURSELVES!

(From gossip to gospel telling)   Psalms – Prayers of Honesty   Typically, we humans cannot wait to tell someone what we know. It is thrilling to know what you think others don’t. Somehow, it makes us feel a bit … Continue reading

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MARKED WITH GRACE

Psalms – Prayers of Honesty and Praise How inconvenient it is shop for an item that most stores do not have. It is special to you for a specific reason. So the hunt goes on. It is hard to find … Continue reading

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PURE APPLAUSE FOR GOD!

Psalms of Honesty and Praise   In the background of reading our next prayer of praise to our God who is our salvation because of His mercy and grace wrapped up in limitless, unconditional love for us is the another … Continue reading

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COME AND WORSHIP

Psalms – Prayers of Honesty and Praise   The turkey is in the oven and rolls are beginning to rise. All is well and quiet in the early morning hours of prep. As I go about the chores, I am … Continue reading

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