Tag: God
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The Gift of Prayer
This is my rosary. It was given to me on my first communion, and I have my grandmother’s rosary as well. I’ve always loved rosaries; I think they are so beautiful. Their worth, however, really doesn’t go beyond beauty and sentimental value. We don’t need a rosary or any other holy relic to communicate with…
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The Gift of Movement
The wind blows through the trees, and rain falls to the ground. The bird flies across the sky, and the mother gives birth to her child. The baby takes it’s first steps and eventually learns to walk. Life is marked by movement. We experience mind shifts, heart changes, and spiritual growth. Even our mere thoughts…
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The Gift of Surrender: Resting in God’s Strength
To the women reading today, have you ever had your significant other offer to carry something heavy for you? Maybe it was something you knew you could carry on your own, but they offered to carry it, anyway. I want to encourage you to let him; always let him. Surrendering takes a certain level of…
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The Gift of God’s Protection
I have a list of my passwords for all my different accounts. If one were to obtain this list, they would see that my longest and strongest password is for this blog. Everything I create is precious to me, and I take good care of it. I protect it. God too puts a password on…
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The Gift of the Unknown: Stepping Into Your Purpose
Do you ever wonder what the future holds? Maybe you wish you could see where a particular path led before taking it. As much as I am a planner, I realize there is beauty and freedom in not needing to know. The thing that keeps so many of us from taking the next step is…
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The Gift of a Dozen Reasons
I walked outside and saw the sun shining big and bright. I felt it’s warm rays on my skin, and everything was right. . I heard the song of a blue jay from high up in a tree. I saw it get up and fly away and felt grateful I too was free. . I…
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The Gift of Butterflies
The other day, I made a trip to one of my favorite quiet places. As I sat there, a butterfly flew around me, and I took in its beauty. Whenever I see a butterfly, I’m reminded that there’s a time and a season for everything, and God will make everything new. Caterpillars go through a…
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The Gift of Waiting
Women, Wait for the one who loves the Lord more than you. Wait for the one who will never leave you confused, wondering where you stand. Wait for the one who will never abandon nor give up on you. Wait for the one who takes better care of you than his most prized possession. Wait…
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The Gift of a Rose: Learning We are Worthy of Love
“The rose is a rose from the time it is a seed to the time it dies. Within it, at all times, it contains its whole potential. It seems to constantly be in the process of change; yet at each state, at each moment, it is perfectly alright as it is.” Paulo Coelho When I…
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The Gift of Friendship
It was about halfway through our vegetarian fajitas, on a Saturday night. I reached into my purse, pulled out a card, and handed it to my friend. The card read “Always believe something wonderful is about to happen.” In the card was a quote I had written inside. I am subscribed to receive a daily…
