Category: Thoughts

• Thoughts

  Perception.

  We all know the saying “don’t judge a book by its cover” but do we actually live by it? I know I am guilty of passing judgement too quickly without even thinking. It’s almost an automatic. But really, we don’t know what God has asked people to walk through. We…

  December 4, 2023
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  Masterpiece.

  I would not call myself an artist, more of an amateur enthusiast. I love to draw and paint, creating something beautiful out of nothing is so fulfilling and captivating. Ok enough flowery poetics, but really you feel so proud of whatever it is you create and you love it no…

  November 24, 2023
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  Plot Twist.

  Just ask anyone who knows me, I love a good meme. I have an excellent collection of them. One of my favorites reads, “When something unexpected happens in life, yell ‘PLOT TWIST!’ and go with it.” In most circumstances it’s difficult to do I admit. Many times when life happens…

  November 20, 2023
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  Fear.

  Fear is a very present and unwelcome companion in life. I know the obsessive perfectionist in me fears the uncertain and unknown. I begin to over analyze and to create the worst case scenarios in my head so that way when it happens it might hurt less. Sadly that never…

  November 16, 2023
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  Joy.

  Sometimes it seems impossible that true joy could exist in the world as it is today. You turn on the news or look on your social media feeds and see nothing but violence and despair. Truth is it’s enough to depress anyone. Some times your circumstances seem dark and endless,…

  November 10, 2023
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  Identity.

  There has been several broad questions rattling around in my head for a while now. Who am I? Why am I here? What is my purpose? Some may see this as an existential crisis, but I call it finding my way. We can read all the self help books, listen…

  November 5, 2023
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  Doubt.

  According to Merriam-Webster, doubt is defined as to call into question the truth of or to be uncertain of. As Christians we are told never to doubt God’s plan for our lives. However, I know me personally, we are very much human. Human nature is to doubt, question, fear and…

  October 29, 2023
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  Thankful Thursday.

  You know my dad always called Thursdays “Thankful Thursday”. We need a day in our lives to reflect on all the blessings God has given us. He has put so many good people in our lives and I think we could all make a list of the blessings he has…

  October 26, 2023
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  Rough Roads.

  Sometimes life’s road is straight and smooth. Other times the road is so rough you don’t know how you are going to make it through. But every person has a season and every season we have a merciful and loving God right beside us. We are not alone. “After this…

  October 23, 2023
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  Simple things.

  Have you ever had a horrible day and all you want to do is go home and sit in the dark and cry? I have those frequently. But what gets me through are the people God has put in my life. My family and friends that love me no matter…

  October 17, 2023