Booming clangs, lightning strikes or whispers

You know that surreal moment when you are talking and you can hear your voice coming out but the words are not your words but God's... Have you ever had any of those moments? Have you prayed for God to give you the words to get through a difficult conversation? Or...

Draw Near – You’re Closer Than You Think

God calls us to draw near and let His presence infuse our bodies and soul.  Taking time to allow Him to be the center of our devotional time allows for opportunities to get to know Him more intimately. He craves our time and loves when we make Him the center of our...

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My church recently presented a series titled "Follow the Leader". Simple words, ideas and visuals were portrayed each week to bring a deeper understanding as to what it means to follow OUR LEADER - GOD! One week the focus was on listening. Do we listen, truly listen...

Take Courage

Be strong, take courage Don't live in fear Your God's not distant Your words he'll hear (From original song by Crossroads Church, Cincinnati) In a world of uncertainty, change and challenges, we move through each day either with courage or fear that can overwhelm us....

Rescued by Grace

As I learn about grace and the unconditional properties that come with it, I have found that it appears in many different forms. God extends grace to all of us daily but we must be intentional in looking for grace and accepting it each day. Recently grace filled my...

The Old and the New

Caring for aging parents is a constant tug of war of emotions as well as mental and physical strain.  The endurance needed to stay balanced and not be pulled face down to the ground time after time seems insurmountable. The unexpected phone calls that pierce through...

Why am I writing?

As I woke up several mornings ago and looked out my window at the snow covered yard and trees, I felt an urgency to write. I frequently write in a journal but on this morning it had a different feel to it. God clearly spoke to me about sharing who I am through writing...

The Beginnings of Grace

Today is a new beginning - the same as a new day dawns with the first fingers of light spreading across the blanket of darkness. God wakes us out of our sleep-induced haze and lays new challenges at our feet even before they hit the cold floor. Today the challenge is...

Hi, I’m Mary!

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I am a retired elementary school teacher and the mom of two grown sons.
I’m also a woman seeking God in the ordinary routines of life.
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