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Devotions from Judy’s heart We have gone through 5 states since leaving Paul’s and we remarked often of the beauty of the hills and valleys … I especially liked the spacious meadows. In a spiritual sense, I would prefer the warm meadows where the sun is shining and it is problem free rather than the…
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Devotions from Judy’s heart, I wonder sometimes if giving isn’t contagious and how one grateful heart prompts another to give too. When we were at Paul and Alison’s, I felt led to just buy Alison a winter coat and a dressy blouse when we were shopping at a store that helps support a Christian school.…
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Devotions from Judy’s heart Yesterday we drove to my brother’s home in Indiana and when we arrived no one was home. We knocked and noticed there were no signs of life so we went to get gas, before coming back. Now we could have thought they were not very eager to see us, or so…
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Devotions from Judy’s heart When Lily came home from school yesterday she was pleasantly surprised by what Brenda and I had made for her room – a beautiful big fringed pillow with a floral design in the middle, a Roman shade, and a smaller matching corded pillow. She was so happy and Paige was happy…
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I have found in men’s work that men like the truth straight, rather then having it sugar-coated. Every man I have ever known has had to face failure, disappointment and woundedness. So instead of lamenting the fact that life is hard, we should embrace trails, because they teach us humility and honesty. So let face it –…
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Devotions from Judy’s heart Last night Lily was at her soccer practice and her really good friend fell down as she was tripped. She landed on her wrist and broke her arm. It was fortunate that we were babysitting Paige and Grant so Brenda could go to the practice and was available to accompany Maddie…
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Devotions from Judy’s heart Al and I got up today at 2:30 am. to begin our trip south. As usual we spent the first two or three hours talking and sharing our thoughts on many issues and seeking discernment on decisions we will be making.. It is important to me to know what he is…
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Devotions from Judy’s heart Last night Al and I watched part of the life story of a Carmelite nun and I was so touched by her devotion to the Lord. She suffered so much physically and yet she spent so much of her day in prayer and encouraging others. In many ways I felt like…
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Devotions from Judy’s heart God has given us a beautiful blueprint in His word for living our lives. As we follow His way we can walk in freedom and hope. But in our world today, God’s word is not only neglected but disputed that God actually means what He says. Lately I have meditated…
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Devotions from Judy’s heart Our posture as Christians should be as humble and dependant children of a loving, yet powerful, Father. Why do we lose our peace by thinking we have to be in control and figure out the future? Planning is good to a point, but we can make excessive plans to attempt to…