Tag Archives: inspiration & encouragement

EYES WIDE OPEN

Posted on October 10, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

We’ve had a taste of feasting our eyes on other people’s eyes in the past three years. Masking has made it difficult for us to get a clear picture of what a person is actually thinking, but our eyes tell … Continue reading →

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WHERE GOD LEADS US

Posted on September 4, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

With every passing morning, through every dawning light,Time flits from here to there each day, and withers into night,If it would just stand still again, like golden days of yore,We might enjoy the little things, that make us love life … Continue reading →

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CHARTING THE COURSE

Posted on August 20, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

Ripple effects of every day, can change or drive us down, The way to find contentment is in every perfect sound, The breath of the wind entwines you, the grip of hate hangs tight, No matter how you battle it, it’s right … Continue reading →

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POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE?

Posted on July 29, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

There are days, when we really have to look hard for things that make us feel good about ourselves, our lives, our futures or our past.  Those are the hardest days to get through, because we often find ourselves dwelling on … Continue reading →

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HOW DO YOU IDENTIFY YOURSELF?

Posted on July 20, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

In continuing this series on self-esteem, there’s something to address that most of us don’t think about when it comes to our value. As Christians, we’re expected to live with humility – not focusing on the good things we do … Continue reading →

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WEDNESDAY WISDOM

Posted on June 8, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

Have you checked yours stats lately? How do you rate in the public eye? How many Facebook or Instagram friends do you have? Have we all grown a little crazy about ourselves with social media and blogging? I have to … Continue reading →

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TIME FOR SOME SERIOUS GROVELING

Posted on March 30, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

There’s a whole lot of groveling going on in the Old Testament.  The Children of Israel continued to make the same mistakes over and over and over again.  It’s easy for us to see where they blew it – how they strayed from … Continue reading →

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DOWNWARD SPIRAL

Posted on February 25, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

“I wonder if I’ve been changed in the night. Let me think. Was I the same when I got up this morning? I almost think I can remember feeling a little different. But if I’m not the same, the next … Continue reading →

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THE HANDS OF MY SAVIOR

Posted on January 27, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

I often think about the hands that reached up to his mother from the manger. Those tiny, dimpled hands were perfectly formed by His Father before His birth. As He grew, those little boy hands undoubtedly got scuffed and bruised … Continue reading →

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READY, GET SET . . .

Posted on January 24, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

My eyes open to the first morning light. My mind fills with many thoughts, yet the chaos within is a driving force, Pulling me to give up before I even start.. A new day, filled with obstacles, detours, roadblocks. A … Continue reading →

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THROUGH THE STORMS OF LIFE

Posted on January 15, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

Some folks think that becoming a Christian means gaining complete freedom from all our troubles. Not true. In fact, God never promised any of us a rose garden. Well, He gave us a perfect garden, but that was quickly lost … Continue reading →

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CAN’T SEE THE FOREST?

Posted on January 11, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

I’ve recently been trying to hide from the events of the world by not tuning in the news.  My thinking is that if I don’t have that extra weight hanging on my shoulders, it will free me from the burden.  … Continue reading →

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NOVEMBER SKY

Posted on November 3, 2021 by atimetoshare.me

There is nothing like getting out in nature to clear away the cobwebs and dust of every day living.  Problems that are left behind are soon forgotten as you traverse through God’s beautiful creation.  I’m beginning to understand why my … Continue reading →

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AUTUMN PURGE

Posted on October 4, 2021 by atimetoshare.me

Actually I’m crazy about this time of year.  At least I can breathe again for a week or two.  The air is crisp and fresh and mold spores haven’t yet taken hold.  Unlike Maxine, I enjoy a blanket of leaves … Continue reading →

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RAISING CHILDREN CAN BE RISKY

Posted on June 25, 2021 by atimetoshare.me

I have vivid childhood memories. Some of them have been delected from my memory bank, but there are some that stand out more than others. There were the years living in a four story apartment building on the top floor. … Continue reading →

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FORGOTTEN LUNCHES AND LOST SOCKS

Posted on May 8, 2021 by atimetoshare.me

As the mother of three adult children and the grandmother of three adult children, you wouldn’t think I’d be thinking about forgotten lunches and lost socks. The truth is, these things have haunted me for most of my existence. Now … Continue reading →

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TRUST

Posted on December 30, 2020 by atimetoshare.me

I lift my hands in confidence that you will hear my prayer, I wonder what you think of them as I cast all my care, Up to the heavens where you dwell, where only you can see, The darkness of … Continue reading →

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MARY’S FAITH

Posted on December 4, 2020 by atimetoshare.me

I don’t know about you, but to have the faith that Mary exhibited when she was told she would be impregnated with God’s own Son, is more than a little hard to imagine. The news itself was impossible from a … Continue reading →

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THANKSGIVING THOUGHT

Posted on November 24, 2020 by atimetoshare.me

November 24 I am thankful for chaos, because out of it comes order – when in the hands of the Creator of the universe. Trust in the Lord always and lean not on your own understanding.

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WHAT DO WE HAVE TO BE THANKFUL FOR?

Posted on November 20, 2020 by atimetoshare.me

I consider myself to have been richly blessed with many special acquaintances on this planet. Of course my family is number one – my husband, my three children and their better halves along with their children and countless pets. I’ve … Continue reading →

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