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23 Oct

Standing on Philippians 4:13!

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Affirmation,  It's Time to FLY
I’m praying you’ll experience Christ as your strength today. As we meditate on (and memorize) Philippians 4:13 NLT, may we fear not because no one is greater than Him, lean hard because nothing is stronger than His love and yield completely as we trust Him as Lord of all. Have a great...
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21 Oct

The Soaring Life

Joy
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Affirmation,  It's Time to FLY
It’s Day 21 of “It’s Time to FLY.”  I’m convinced. The soaring life is a wonderful life. I love the idea of catching a gust of God’s grace and landing in someplace grand. Here are a few destinations I have in mind. My plans coming together – quickly. People I’d...
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16 Oct

Standing on Romans 12:2!

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Affirmation,  It's Time to FLY
Are you ready for a change?  Transformation awaits but we have to “let God” determine what’s best.  As we meditate on (and memorize) Romans 12:2 NLT, I’m praying we’ll trust in the Lord until we begin to FLY.  Have a great week! “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this...
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13 Oct

How To Win In Our Weakness

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Affirmation,  It's Time to FLY
Stand on your own two feet. This was my dad’s mantra.  He often shared his rallying words with my siblings and me. He wanted us to have a hearty work ethic and a sense of independence. These are certainly worthy goals. But when life was too much for my feet, I...
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27 Sep

The Voice Beyond Our Vent

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Affirmation
Emotions course through our minds until they land where we choose to vent. Such was the case this past week, as we saw fallout from officer-involved shootings of two African-American men. Tulsa, Oklahoma and Charlotte, North Carolina provide the backdrop for our latest narratives. In the midst of civic unrest,...
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17 May

What’s In Your Marvelous Mix?

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Affirmation
A few basic ingredients and a select cut of meat was all Doris needed to create a delicious meal. I frequented her table often. She was my grandmother-in-law. But as I entered her kitchen one Sunday, I saw an unfamiliar sight. Doris looked puzzled. This was like seeing a florist...
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08 Mar

When Faith Gives A Wake-up Call

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Affirmation,  POPULAR POSTS
“When fear tells you what you won’t see, faith says look at God.” These words came rushing in with the sound of my alarm clock last week. It was the morning of my brother’s eye surgery.  Michael’s doctors said there was a possibility his vision wouldn’t return for at least...
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