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Thank YOU
Thank You for opening my heart… …to opportunities for change. Thank You for opening my eyes… …to the people who guide. Thank You for opening my ears… …to the voices of reason. Thank You for opening my soul… …to life lived with You.
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Let Go or Be Dragged
A popular saying in the world of recovery from addictions is: “Let go and let God.” I recently heard someone say it with a twist: “Let go or be dragged.” When I heard it spoken, my first reaction was to laugh out loud (that’s right, I actually LOLed). But when I stopped laughing, the thought…
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Confusion is a Warning
Last semester, I was introduced to Julian of Norwich. Her “Showings” was assigned reading for one of my classes. I completed the readings and wrote the paper, trying to look at the writing academically instead of emotionally…but it wasn’t easy. I often found myself losing sight of what I was supposed to write my paper…
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Monday Morning
“Lord, I need help here – I need You to refresh me.” That’s a quote from one of the many Joyce Meyer books I’ve read. It’s so very appropriate for this Monday morning. But why? I just had an uplifting, restful, productive, and joyful weekend. So, why do I feel so blah this morning? Because…
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Go see THE SHACK
Yesterday, my husband and I went to see the movie, THE SHACK. I read THE SHACK not long after it became a best-seller. Three different friends suggested it to me – Debby, Beth, and Carol. When Carol suggested it, I said to her, “Geez, you are the third person to suggest that book to me. I guess I…
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March 18, 2017
This morning, I read the following in a prayer written by one of my favorite Christian authors, Stormie Omartian: “Help me to better understand Your mercy toward me so that I will be able to extend it to others.” This idea always stops me in my tracks. Reviewing my own inadequacies and character limitations is…
Jessica L. Morris
The seeking is everything…
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