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These Things Surprised Me, Plus an Update
These things surprised me about retirement. New vlog is out and you can watch it HERE. In this vlog I talk about things that surprised me about retirement, George begins painting, and I reorganized the bathroom drawers. Life Update: Well, something felt off the day before yesterday, yesterday was better though, and today I’m feeling a little off again. When I say off, I mean – discouraged, not centered, confused, unsure, and without vision, sadness. So that means time for some pretty hefty prayer. I’ve recently been learning through self study through a book called THE REAL YOU, that emotions are just that – not the real you – they…
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Animosity in My Heart, A Prayer for Healing
Good morning friends. I wasn’t going to blog today but decided to pop on here and unload my heart. I just had some communication with God during a YouVersion Bible Study that prompted a discussion with God (prayer). In it, God laid it upon my heart that I had some animosity built up within my heart causing angst and anxiety. Things happen in the past and you forgive and let it go and then current events happen. And because we have memories, and we are human, and have feelings, it brings those old feelings, hurt, and anxiety back. Our systems our geared to keep ourselves from harm and hurt and so we naturally have a…
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What is a True Christian?
In doing my devo this morning, I thought I’d share in the blog what God says marks a “true Christian”. And it will all help us in our walk. What are the signs of a “True Christian”? Love is genuine Abhors evil and clings to good Loves others with brotherly affection Outdoes others showing honor Fervent in spirit Serves the Lord Rejoices in hope Is patient during tribulation Constant in prayer Contributes to the needs of the saints Seeks to show hospitatility Blesses those that persecute them Does not curse those that persecute them Rejoices with those that rejoice Weeps with those that weep Lives in harmony with others Not…
