Tag: love
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The Gift of God’s Grace: In My Nature
There’s very few things my Sassy loves more than brushing up against a fresh bouquet of flowers. Very early on as a cat parent, I made the decision my cat would not be restricted from being a cat. If she wants to jump on furniture, I don’t force her down but instead clean more often.…
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The Gift of Grapes, God Winks, and Good Things
Daniel and I recently found this little treasure at an antique shop while looking at furniture. We passed by a set of amethyst grapes, and I made a comment about how much I loved it. Daniel said we should get it, but I couldn’t justify the purchase. I never anticipated I’d marry a man that…
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The Gift of Flying: What it Really Means to be Made New
A bit of a mess was made on our back porch when some soil stained water seeped out of our potted plants on to the ground. The water dried, and it left a brown water stain on the tiles. Before washing it away, Daniel and I noticed a blue butterfly land on the stain and…
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The Gift of the Window and the Magic of Winter: Playing in the Snow
3/24/26 (an entry from my dream journal) Daniel and I sat next to one another during our nightly devotional. I looked into his warm blue eyes, and my heart filled with gratitude as my mind began to catch up with reality. One year ago today, I was a mere month away from meeting the love…
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The Gift of a Good Shepherd
“Jeremiah 3:15” is inspired by and dedicated to our pastor. The lamb represents the love Pastor Mike has for each individual of his congregation, and the writing on the side reads “Jeremiah 3:15” in Hebrew lettering and numerals. This 6×6 inch acrylic painting is named after the promise God makes in Jeremiah 3:15 to restore…
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The Gift of God’s Timing: Ready to Love
Valentine’s Day wasn’t an occasion Daniel or I had been fond of, at least not until 2026. We both decided last minute we wanted to exchange something very meaningful, so we both took our time picking the perfect gifts. Our exchange took place nearly two months late, but it’s inspired us to keep love alive…
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The Gift of God’s Timing: When Two Become One
And the two will become one flesh. (Ephesians 5:31) For many years, I wasn’t sure I wanted to be married. A part of me did, a big part, but there was also a part of me that feared I would lose myself, my identity. I’ve come to realize, the reason I had these reservations wasn’t…
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The Gift of the Balloon: Holding on to Love
I remember as a child, the dilemma I faced when I held a beautiful balloon in my hand and the occasion called for me to let go of it. Though a part of me longed to see my balloon flying into the sky, I couldn’t stand the idea of letting go of something so beautiful.…
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The Gift of God’s Timing: I Said Yes
I heard the still small voice in my spirit whisper, “No matter how dark it gets, will you keep your eyes on my face?” “Yes.” I replied. The Lord will be your everlasting light, and your days of sorrow will end. (Isaiah 69:20) In 2024, my faith was repeatedly put to the test as I…
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The Gift of Mothers and Mountains: Covered in Love
I’ve been inspired lately by mountains with my recent visit to Monte Sano. Mountains are awe-inspiring, majestic, and they cover about 24% of the earth’s surface. Taking in this breath taking natural wonder, I was reminded of the beauty and the majesty of mothers. Both mountains and mothers both possess great strength and stability as…
