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Almost every day I read something in my #crosswayp

Almost every day I read something in my #crosswaypublishers devotional Psalter that I want to share but it takes time to post so I don’t.
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But this psalm, 112, is too good to not share. I mean is there a better admonition for our day than this? “He/she is not afraid of bad news;” We are surrounded, if we listen to the reporters of news, by endless bad news which ignites fear.
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The commentary devotion reads: “most of us trust other things at a heart level: bank accounts, reputation, family, intellectual ability, physical strength, or a hope for the future. The strength we draw from these is unhealthy bc it relies on something that could be taken away at any moment. Those who walk with God, on the other hand, funnel their deepest hopes squarely on God Himself. Even the worst news only threatens earthly cares; nothing can take away God Himself.”
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Are you afraid of bad news? God wants to give us the assurance of His presence that is more real than anything on earth! Amen! I need it. Do you?
#myhearteverhis
#godisgood
#scripture
#biblestudy

This was my view driving home from a day with my d

This was my view driving home from a day with my daughter. I drove to her town to take her to lunch for her birthday. Belatedly. But still a sweet time. And I got time with her two little cuties.
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Watching the kaleidoscope of colors changing in the western sky was stunning ... worshipful. I took too many photos ... trying to capture the beauty. It’s just not possible. But this one is a hint of that sky.
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What an Artist is the Divine One!
#myhearteverhis
#worship
#believe
#godisgood

My sweet friend Joanne said this on our phone call

My sweet friend Joanne said this on our phone call last week. She is so good with words and I wrote it down so I could quote her!
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How do we hear His whispers? We pay attention to what He is doing. Listen to His word as you read it out loud. Write His words on index cards and hang where you can memorize them or at least just read them over and over. Ask Him to give you eyes to see and ears to hear. Then watch. Wait. Expect Him!
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“My Father is always working and I am working,” said Jesus in John 5:17. His words and whispers aren’t always audible. But if we watch we will recognize Him.
#myhearteverhis
#christfollower
#jesusislord

Lent is one month away!⠀ ⠀ I know it feels rea

Photo shoots are one of my favorite things to do f

Photo shoots are one of my favorite things to do for Ever Thine Home! Hard to believe but it’s time to start thinking ahead to Easter and we needed new photos. Loved making everything look beautiful and meaningful.
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Tomorrow is one month till the start of Lent, the official beginning of the Easter season.
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We have a great collection to walk your family through the Old Testament and the clues to the Messiah hidden in those pages each day of Lent.
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And watch for a sale that will start tomorrow!
#myhearteverhis
#easterpeople2021
#lightandairyohotographer
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#pray #hope #truth #blessed #believe #scripture #worship #grace #amen #biblestudy #jesussaves

As a history major in college and an eager learner

A verse for our day. A good one to keep on repeat.

A verse for our day. A good one to keep on repeat.

There is nothing more to say.
#myhearteverhis

Big day!!! We got our first dose of the vaccine!!!

Big day!!! We got our first dose of the vaccine!!! 💉💉🩹🩹
We are truly excited. An older woman began crying after she got hers. (We aren’t old!)
The pharmacy was humming with hopeful anticipatory excitement. 🎉🎉
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Thank you Brittany and Allison and everyone at #cornerstonepharmacy-rp
#covidvaccine

And thank you Warp Speed and Mike Pence for all your tireless thankless work. We prayed as we drive home and thanked God for you and all the unknown people who made the vaccines a reality so fast. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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Grateful for Gods favor still on our nation in spite of our problems. His kindness toward us was evident today. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙏🙏🙏

It’s been easy for decades to safely be a Christ

It’s been easy for decades to safely be a Christian. It was socially and culturally acceptable especially if you had kids because a little church is good for them.
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But these five words cut to the heart of the issue we all must face. Is Jesus the Christ, God incarnate? If He is then He is worth following no matter the cost.
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If not then being an admirer will do until associating with Christians becomes unpopular or dangerous.
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This quote came from a book, Live Not By Lies by Rod Dreher. Dennis and I have been recommending it to everyone. Probably thousands of people by now. In fact we formed a neighborhood book club to read and discuss the book together.
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Are you a follower or an admirer?
It’s a crucial decision.
#myhearteverhis
#livenotbylies
#jesusislord

Can you believe Valentine's Day is one month from

Elisabeth Elliot used to say it this way: “ neve

Elisabeth Elliot used to say it this way: “ never doubt in the darkness what God has shown you in the light.”
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Lilias Trotter, missionary to Algiers, coined this concept or was herself a link in the chain passing this truth down from a previous generation.
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The darkness reveals what resides in the heart. Genuine faith or pretend belief.
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My friend’s husband has cancer. They are in a dark hard place. But they are choosing to trust God even though they can’t see the outcome. It’s hard.
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Paul said “we walk by faith not by sight.” Faith is daily. Moment by moment. We pray. We believe. We trust. We wait.
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Come quickly Lord Jesus.
Maranatha!
#myhearteverhis

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When I was a baby Christian in my early 20s, I dec

One of my favorite hymns because it’s oh so easy

One of my favorite hymns because it’s oh so easy to let my Hope slide onto someone or something else other than Christ alone.
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He has kindly shown me over and over that I’m not trusting in Him alone. You too?
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The first time He reminded me of these lyrics I knew immediately I was putting my hope in my child’s good behavior and choices to validate my motherhood. I repented immediately and said “you are right God. Forgive me.”
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I’d love to hear where you tend to place your hope instead of Jesus. Confession is good for the soul! And uncertain times (personally or nationally) are good for our faith.
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Oh how gracious He is to bring me back over and over.
#myhearteverhis
#jesusismyall

Three great books if you are looking for a good st

Three great books if you are looking for a good story to take you on a journey.
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All are historically based (post WWI) which helps us moderns know both how good we have it and that our hardships are nothing new under the sun.
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My fave is Gentleman in Moscow which I began reading a second time as soon as I finished the first. The writing is so beautifully done it’s like watching a movie. Two of my girls are now reading it too.
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Happy reading everyone!

Today seems the right time for this reminder of tr

Today seems the right time for this reminder of truth.
Protests turning violent are not what this country needs. We need what only God can provide and HE IS ABLE to work all this for good because “nothing is impossible with God.”
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The cross was the ultimate injustice and it was a part of Gods plan. Can we believe God is still in control?
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We must if we know Jesus as Savior.
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Maranatha. Come quickly Lord Jesus. And until You come again pour out Your Spirit on Your people that we might display your righteousness to the world.
Amen and amen.
#myhearteverhis
#onenationunderGod

Stepping into a new year always feels a bit like s

For the last week I’ve see so many of you asking

For the last week I’ve see so many of you asking “when do you take down your Christmas decorations?” Here’s my answer.
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Since celebrating and rejoicing in the amazing gift of Jesus is something we should do all year I’m a fan for keeping some things up through January! Not a live tree or anything Santa, but here are three vignettes I’ll be enjoying for weeks to come.
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The fireplace in my screen porch with my ever Thine home nativity (sold out sadly) and a He is Risen board from my friend Julie, @realfood.littlerock. ⭐️⭐️ these things live here all year minus the greenery.

Swipe right for my family photo collection in my kitchen adorned with bottle brush trees which say winter to me ... and if you look closely I have a Jesus ornament hanging on a cabinet nob. It lives there all year along with others in various other places in my home.
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Last image more trees sparkling like winter snow in my living room. Love enjoying these beyond Christmas. ❄️❄️❄️⛸🌲🌲
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Happy winter everyone and celebrate Jesus every day!
#myhearteverhis
#makinghomemeaningful
#makinghomematter
#everthinehome

Winter is my favorite season ... I think. Can’t

Winter is my favorite season ... I think. Can’t promise because I say that about fall too.
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The sunsets like this one tonight.
The quiet that the cold brings.
Magnificent silhouettes of trees against blue or gray skies.
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God the supreme Artist gives us wonders to behold every day. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻❄️❤️
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#myhearteverhis

I want to introduce you to a FAITH HERO, quoted of

I want to introduce you to a FAITH HERO, quoted often by Elisabeth Eliot and others. Lillias Trotter was born in England, became a highly acclaimed artist, but loved God more than art. She set it aside and left home to obey Gods call to go to North Africa as a missionary to the people of Algeria.
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This quote is one of hundreds taken from her journals and writings ... now newly republished for a new generation. And much of her writing is illustrated with beautiful drawings and watercolors.
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Don’t fly past this quote with a quick like.
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Let the truth of this wisdom soak in your soul. Who’s will is more important? Yours or HIS?
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We know far too little in this era about submission to Gods will and the incomprehensible peace He gives to those who wait on Him.
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Advent is officially over ... but still God asks us to wait.
For His return.
For His perfect plan to be fulfilled.
For the gifts He desires to give us of Himself.
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May your heart be ever His more and more this year!
#myhearteverhis

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