Tag Archives: encouragement

HAS AMERICA CHANGED SINCE 9/11?

Posted on September 6, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

We’re coming up on the 13th anniversary of one of the most horrific attacks on America within her borders.  To many of us it was a day we will never forget.  To some of us – it’s just a sad … Continue reading →

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ANOTHER DAY OFF?

Posted on September 1, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

With almost 10% of the work force unemployed in our country, Labor Day is just another day off for many.  We are a nation founded on hard work.  Most of us enjoy working hard and gain great satisfaction from the … Continue reading →

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WHERE CAN WE GO TO HIDE?

Posted on August 29, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

The face of the world is becoming more and more hideous with time.  It seems that lately the news is filled with injustice towards humanity –  beheadings of children and mutilations of others.  A day doesn’t  go by when the headlines aren’t … Continue reading →

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Thank you, Lord!

Posted on August 24, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

Thank you, Lord, for giving me breath and life and for your gift of the Holy Spirit which has been working within me since my baptism. Each day you provide all that I need for my physical and spiritual needs. … Continue reading →

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I’M CONFUSED – WAIT, MAYBE I’M NOT!

Posted on August 22, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

  We have so many things in our lives which cause confusion.  We try to decide which college to attend – who to marry – how many children to have – where to live – what our goals are.  Everything can become … Continue reading →

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DELIVER US FROM EVIL

Posted on August 20, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

Someone once wisely said, “Relying on the government to protect your privacy is like asking a peeping Tom to install your window blinds.”  Every day we hear about how our privacy is being invaded.  The internet, the IRS and identity … Continue reading →

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MY CONFIDENCE

Posted on August 18, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

  If you knew me well, you would soon come to see that I don’t have a lot of confidence.  I sometimes lose heart when things get tough –  I often try to handle things myself with little success –  … Continue reading →

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Funny Friday

Posted on August 15, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

This has been a week of disturbing news. It’s time for a little humor. I believe a good belly laugh can do wonders for a sagging spirit. We can’t let all this gloom and doom drag us down. My life … Continue reading →

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TEN REASONS WHY I BELIEVE IN GOD

Posted on August 15, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

Our world is full of skeptics.  We tend to question everything.  One of the first words out of our mouths is “why?”   We want proof.  We want evidence.  We insist on facts.  Faith is for sissys – right? We learn … Continue reading →

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IS THERE SUCH A THING AS PEACE?

Posted on August 14, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

It seems each day brings more and more news of wars and terrorism.  Even in the safety of our  homes we are exposed to an evil world of hatred and anger.  It’s pretty hard to find any peace of mind when everything around … Continue reading →

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SMILE

Posted on August 13, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

  I just discovered that today is “National Admit You’re Happy Day.” The problem is that many people aren’t happy – many have been swallowed up by debt – we live in a world of trouble – our lives don’t … Continue reading →

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PRAY!

Posted on August 11, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

Why is it when we come in prayer We just don’t have the words to share? The struggles still continue on, Our hopes diminish and are gone. We lift our voices, but we fear That God’s too far away to … Continue reading →

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THANK YOU, LORD!

Posted on August 9, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

Isn’t it something how God refreshes us after we’ve been through some difficult times? We can go through life filled with disappointment – become discouraged when things don’t go our way – frustrated with the turmoil in the world – … Continue reading →

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IF I ONLY HAD THE NERVE!

Posted on August 8, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

We have been working with a group of youngsters all week, introducing them to the arts of music, art and drama. They have been immersed in activities which stretch their imagination; things they thought they could never do; and they’ve … Continue reading →

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ARE WE READY?

Posted on August 4, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

In 1963 a list of Communist goals was shown to the House of Repesentatives.  I’m going to list just a few of them today, but if you want to read more, go to the article, “The Communist Takeover of America … Continue reading →

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SING PRAISE TO THE LORD

Posted on August 3, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

Psalm 150:6   “Let everything that has life and breath praise the Lord!”         Our worship sometimes take a vacation along with us in the summer. We get so wrapped up in the concept of rest during … Continue reading →

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CAN I PRAY FOR YOU?

Posted on July 31, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

“And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words.” Matthew 6:5 As our world continues to grow and the sense of community is  lost … Continue reading →

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STEREOTYPES

Posted on July 30, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

and A stereotype is defined as an over-simplified or standardized conception of a culture, profession or group.  How often do we categorize people?  For example, everyone knows that cops and donuts go together – right?  The Italian people are all members of the … Continue reading →

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I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO – YES I DO!

Posted on July 29, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

Sometimes I feel schizophrenic and so do I.  One minute I feel completely confident about doing something and the next, I am totally confused.  It often feels like I am vacillating between one plan of action and another.  My mind may … Continue reading →

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IT’S NOT FAIR

Posted on July 25, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

An unsinkable ship carrying immense numbers of unsuspecting people crashes into an ice berg and sinks to the bottom of the ocean. A huge squadron of Japanese planes incessantly bombs an island in the South Pacific causing great loss to American life.   … Continue reading →

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