Tag Archives: Depression

MONDAY MUSINGS

It’s Monday again. The only reason I know that is because yesterday was Sunday and the third Sunday in a row, we’ve been able to attend church in person. Getting the week started has always depended on that event. Physically … Continue reading

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TECHNOLOGY 105

Today, I’m looking ahead to the future and can only speculate on what the world will be like. Ever since man was created, there has been this passion to compete with God – to be a creator, divine, perfect in … Continue reading

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TECHNOLOGY 102

The word, “illiterate,” is an adjective used to describe someone who is unable to read or write. It can also mean uncultured or ignorant of various subjects or activities. I never thought of myself in those terms until technology came … Continue reading

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FLAWED

“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?” Jeremiah 17:9 ESV We don’t know how long Adam and Eve walked through the Garden of Eden before sin entered their hearts. We do know that … Continue reading

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CANCELLED DEBT

Wouldn’t it be nice to have all of your debts cancelled? What if today you receive notification that every debt you’ve ever incurred up until now has been paid in full? No more student loans. No more car or mortgage … Continue reading

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ALL OTHER GROUND IS SINKING SAND

“And so rock bottom became a solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.” J. K. Rowling We’ve all had those points in life, when we hit bottom.  Each day begins to fall apart and there’s nowhere to turn.  It’s … Continue reading

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IS TIME RUNNING OUT?

Our lives fill up rapidly with a litany of mistakes – a truckload of foolishness – difficult decisions – fears – hopes – dreams. By the end of each week, our refreshment needs renewal. We’re given this time on earth … Continue reading

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MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS . . .

Memories of past events. people and places, come flooding back into my mind on Throw Back Thursdays. The times of our youth, when we feel that we’re invincible and still have not experienced the pitfalls of living – the days … Continue reading

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WINDY, WHIRLING, WET & WATERLOGGED WEDNESDAY

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Waves of wind test the endurance of newly budding trees. The American flag is waving furiously at me, as I look out my side window. The watery blast of April rain is … Continue reading

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ONE WEEK CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING

Last Friday we meditated over the crucified Son of God as His arms stretched painfully upon a cross. His human life was being sucked from Him with the burden of our sins weighing heavily on His back. His final breath … Continue reading

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FEAR OF HIGHS AND LOWS

We’ve just come down from a high emotional season of the Passion of Christ. Yesterday we rejoiced that our bruised, smitten, tortured and dead Savior has overcome the grave and risen from death. Our joyful Halleluiahs were raised in song … Continue reading

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DROPS OF BLOOD

“And being in agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.” Luke 22:44 ESV When Jesus entered the Garden of Gethsemane, His mind was on one thing only – … Continue reading

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A MAN OF SORROWS

“He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not.” Isaiah 53:3 Why did God allow this to happen?  … Continue reading

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ANOTHER WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY!

The sun sprinkles a handful of fairy dust upon clinging icicles. Each one hangs on for dear life hoping that tomorrow the thermometer allows them to dwindle a bit, but in reality each day only adds to their girth. That … Continue reading

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HAVE YOU EVER HAD A BROKEN HEART?

Have you ever felt that your heart would break, because of the sadness within it? Have you ever experienced a feeling of emptiness within that same heart? There are times when I think we all go through this struggle. There’s … Continue reading

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WHY DO WE LOVE THE PAST?

What is it about the past that’s so appealing? Looking back at historical events – from ancient times -to times of royalty and the Renaissance – to the foundation of our own country, are times that are compelling to many … Continue reading

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ARE YOU AN EMBARASSMENT TO YOUR KIDS?

We watched a Billie Cystal/Alan King movie the other day called, “Memories of Me,” (1988.) It was intended to be a comedy. The drama of the movie was more intense for my husband and me. Within this comedy, we saw … Continue reading

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WILDERNESS TIME . . .

Some of the most important events in the Bible take place in the desert.  Moses led the nation of Israel through a desert wilderness for 40 years.  Abraham sent Hagar and her son into the wilderness with hardly enough food … Continue reading

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EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY?

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could simply hit the reset button and start over with an absolutely clean slate? It seems to be the way we handle things today. When something stops doing what it’s supposed to do, we … Continue reading

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FEBRUARY DISPONDENCY

It seems this little month lacks in number of days, but there are plenty of things to celebrate. There actually are a lot of things going during this tiny month.  It’s been designated National Heart Month, Black History Month, National Weddings Month … Continue reading

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