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More than Routine

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21 Days of commitment… 21 days of being intentional about “pushing through”… 21 days of exercising and writing every day. As I stepped out this morning to walk/run my Ease into 5K – Meredith Andrew’s song “Show me What it Means” was first on my playlist. Here are the first few lyrics: All You ask of me Is that I show up broken at Your feet You don’t want my religion You are looking for devotion That is more than just routine So show me what it means To take up my cross And count it all as lost All for the sake Of knowing You To love my enemies And care for those in need Show me what it means To follow You I want to give God devotion that is more than routine… with nothing held back. Two things I know: 1. I’m desperately unable without the help of the Holy Spirit. 2. This is something I’m suppose to do.   I believe there are things God wants to teach me over the next …

My Mama Taught Me …

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Have you seen the news lately? Mothers and their children with so much hurt between them … Makes my heart sad. Some mamas really do get it right and ours did. Mama has taught me many things. From time to time, I’ll share a few… 5. There is a right way and a wrong way to do something. And, we’re going to do it the right way. 4. Did you put your lipstick on? 3. “What time i am afraid – I will trust in Thee” Ps. 56:3 2. Ministry = 2 chocolate pies Pies are made most every morning going to someone celebrating, grieving, or just because … The love of Jesus can be communicated in many ways. 1. There is something very beautiful about the unconditional – lavish love – of a precious Mama What are some things your mama taught you?