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O LORD, my God, I thank You!
“…yet you brought up my life from the the Pit, O LORD my God.” Jonah 2:6b (NRSV) As I approach the anniversary of my recovery from addiction, I am once again overwhelmed by what God has done for me. While I had to be willing to ask for help and follow direction, all of the…
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All I Need to Serve
“Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.” Mark 9:37 (NIV) Just after Jesus foretold his death for a second time to his disciples, his closest friends, their mood changed. One would think it would change to…
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Praying
The day begins in the silence of this embrace, as a candle flickers in breezes from somewhere else. My heart is calmed with the first familiar words, my soul’s desire brought about in those that follow. The room fills with a radiant hue also from the place where breezes roam, settling in a softness undiscovered…
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Do They Approve?
“Assent to honor and acclaim and you will lose your freedom.” – Anthony de Mello Recently, I fell into the trap of looking to others for my worth. I put upon the people around me an expectation for my inner fulfillment without even realizing I was doing it. Slowly, the self-doubt started to creep into…
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New Again
The blankness of summer gone replaced now with excitement joy enthusiasm. My heart more alive beating stronger healthier with Graceful force. I feel the Spirit stirring the next piece! The curiosity the fascination the devotion lives again. Oh, my Lord, thank You! Thank You for bringing me here to Inspiration to Wisdom Your Way.
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The First Day of School
It’s the first day of school!!! That’s right, I’m 47 years old and beyond excited that I get to go back to school today. In September of 2014, I started taking classes (part-time) to obtain a Master of Arts in Theological Studies. Not too long before that, if you would have told me that this…
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Forgive Me, Dear Lord
Forgive me, dear Lord, for I have sinned. Your child, You know the one, has made my life difficult frustrating chaotic. Bitterness fills my heart as this child of Yours partially conveys and scarcely gives. Weariness sets in as I try to understand and untangle the words, the thoughts unspoken, the underlying message. Over and…
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Today: Thank a Veteran
I am currently reading the book, Out of the Depths: An Unforgettable WWII Story of Survival, Courage, and the Sinking of the USS Indianapolis. The book was written by one of the survivors of the USS Indianapolis, Edgar Harrell, with the help of his son, David. I first heard this story told way back when…
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The Body of Christ
For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20 (NIV) In a church. Not in a church. Around a campfire. Not around a campfire. At a commune. Not at a commune. At a covered-dish supper. Not at a covered-dish supper. There is no right or wrong place…
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The Gift of Friend
Guidance Understanding Reflection The case at point The story of the ages The end of all time Discuss Listen Consider The trials of Job David’s missteps The Son of Man Share Help Accept Journeys past Journeys present Journeys yet to come Smile Embrace Love A mentor’s advice A colleague’s praise A friend’s trust Thank You,…
Jessica L. Morris
The seeking is everything…
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