Posted on December 1, 2016
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Today’s post is written by one of my students, Roy Meisinger, as a token of appreciation to his wife. Dear wife, I would like to take the time to tell you how thankful I am that God chose you to be my wife. I… Continue Reading “A letter to my wife”
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Category: gratitudeTags: children, church, college, employment, family, God, gratitude, husband, marriage, Philippians, support, thankful, wife
Posted on February 21, 2013
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*Thank you, Alison Valderrama, for writing such an inspiring piece about an amazing woman. And for being a constant source of encouragement for me as well!* Sometimes we get a wake up call in life that shocks us to the core and leaves us… Continue Reading “Day 21–Count it all joy”
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Category: gratitudeTags: 28 days of love project, ALS, church, count it all joy, faith, First United Oak Park, God, God is on the journey, God's love, hope, illness, inspiration, joy, Julie Harley, love, pastor, Philippians, Scripture, sermons, sickness, Teresa of Avila
Posted on August 25, 2012
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I catch myself worrying constantly. I know I’m not the only one. Last week, a friend of mine expressed the high level of anxiety she’s been feeling and the thoughts that have been churning in her brain related to her daughter’s situation at school.… Continue Reading “Positive opposites”
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Category: gratitudeTags: 12-step program, anxiety, anxious, Bible, Christianity, favorite things, fear, God, grateful, gratitude, insomnia, Julie Andrews, Philippians, positive opposite, prayer, recovery, Satan, Scripture, Sound of Music, spiritual, spiritual warfare, thankful, thanksgiving, The Sound of Music, worry
This is slightly embarrassing to admit, but I sometimes make up songs. Okay, quite frequently, I make up songs. Especially while driving or singing to my pets. What can I say? Part of me is still 10 years-old. I’m not sure when, but I’m… Continue Reading “The Sound of Music meets Paul”
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Category: gratitude, photographyTags: bees, Bible verses, count your blessings, fear, gratitude, My Favorite Things, overcoming fear, Paul, Philippians, singing, storm, The Sound of Music, Von Trapp, what really matters