how to not miss the gifts

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What happens when gifts come along, but the timing is off? When we are looking forward and waiting expectantly for the gifts we think are supposed to come, but suddenly we seem to be taking two steps back? We are filled with disappointment at the loss of what should have been; and often we complain… read more »

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there’s always time to count

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Oh my, it was a busy week. Not too many activities; just long work days that left me sapped of physical and mental energy. My camera sat untouched most of the week. Words had no time to be written. But I always have time to do at least a little counting. I always have time… read more »

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Like the stars in the sky, so are the graces

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When the habit of seeking the gifts soaks deep within and looking becomes living, gratitude for the small graces is like gazing at the twinkling little stars against a black sky. At first the cares of the world make the stars hard to see. The way light pollution in the city washes out the brilliance of… read more »

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What draws us away from the vine

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Positionally, we abide in Christ through salvation, and those who remain on the vine are those who remain steadfast in their faith. By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his own Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent… read more »

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