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This last week or so has been a little rough in some ways. It seemed that reality finally caught up with me and crashed through my idea of the way things could or should be--in my own eyes, of course. So, here's where I need to remember that my God is Faithful. He is my Jehovah Jireh--my provider. I do know that in my head--and I have experienced it time and time again; so why is it so difficult

risenheirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192384822034934642noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17167056.post-1143147598970393242006-03-23T12:35:00.000-08:002006-03-23T13:47:05.086-08:00

Wow~it's been way too long since I posted a blog on here! School, kids, relationships, Christmas and much more have crowded my schedule with way too many blessings...if there can be such a thing? Jesus said, "Give to others, and God will give to you. Indeed, you will receive a full measure, a generous helping, poured into your hands---all that you can hold. The measure you use for others is the

risenheirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192384822034934642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17167056.post-1137198710309433012006-01-13T16:17:00.000-08:002006-01-13T16:41:49.260-08:00

Yes, faunching is a made-up word. It came from an expression that I thought I remembered hearing that meant a horse or other bridled animal that is straining to go on with it's race. However, I have made it a part of my vocabulary and it has become somewhat of an inside joke with my friend Dennis.It does seem to describe perfectly what I've been going through of late. I have begun to dream again

risenheirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192384822034934642noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17167056.post-1128103130563655162005-09-30T10:56:00.000-07:002005-10-01T14:44:06.093-07:00

Recently, a close friend of mine told me he was speechless after something I had said to him. When I thought about that, the song Speechless by Steven Curtis Chapman was going through my mind. The lyrics use the synonyms breathtaking, astonished, amazed, and astounded to help get the idea across that his "words are stolen away" when he considers God's great mercy, grace and love which he lavishes

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Yesterday morning, when I went on a walk, I saw my first beautifully colored fall leaves that had fallen on the sidewalk this season. It reminded me of something my pastor had said last week when teaching on how we can truly live the christian life. He said that the gorgeous colors that we see in the autumn--all the various hues of purples, reds, oranges and golds--are actually always there in

risenheirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192384822034934642noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17167056.post-1127951673453701442005-09-28T16:46:00.000-07:002005-09-28T16:54:33.456-07:00

One of my favorite pictures I have on my walls is of Jesus holding a lamb very close. You can see a nail scar in his hand and the lamb looks so peaceful and loved. I feel like that lamb this morning. I really love the whole comparison to both the lamb and the shepherd that is used throughout scripture for the Lord. The fact that we are like sheep is very meaningful also, since we used to raise 12

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Jesus loves you!

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This blog is dedicated to a dear friend whom I hope will become nearer and dearer as the years go by. May it be a blessing to all who read it, as she is a blessing to me.Dennis

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