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You have trusted in your wickedness and have said, ‘No one sees me.’ Your wisdom and knowledge mislead you when you say to yourself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me.’ – Isaiah 47:10 I woke up this morning to this verse. I find myself wondering why I counted on myself and not God…. Read More
Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up - James 5:14-15 From Dear Dad… I wanted this to all… Read More
God smacked me with truth today. I was sitting on the couch reading the Bible and opened it to this verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:14, “Encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.” My footnotes say, “Don’t yell at the timid and weak; encourage and help them.” At times it can be difficult to distinguish between… Read More
The other night I was on my way home from a 6th grade band concert. It was much improved since the last time I was there last Fall. Honestly, I was dreading the sound of the clarinet, but to my surprise, there wasn’t a single moment I wanted to plug my ears. Anyway… I like… Read More
As you may know, my first published book, Dear Dad, goes on sale today. I told you to wait to buy it – that I would make it worth your wait. Now is the time. A dream 18 years in the making comes true today, as the book releases. I’m speechless, really (which doesn’t happen often) and… Read More
I can’t remember a job I had prior to 2009 where I didn’t take something from my employer, whether it was a piece of paper, a stapler, money, or something as simple as a paper clip. I deserve to take things from work. I put in my 8+ hours everyday. What’s the big deal? The… Read More
She stepped through the church doors this morning for the first time in a long time. I was on my way out and saw her pass by. She smiled and gave me a big hug. She seemed to hold on a little tighter than usual. Perhaps it was because it had been a while since… Read More
I write to you this morning with a raw heart. Raw emotions. It seems I can’t look at a stranger without crying. I walked out of church on Sunday and I felt something, but I couldn’t put my finger on. Now I realize what it was. I’m falling more in love with you than I… Read More
I have to say I’m enjoying having my own kitchen. It’s been four years since I’ve had a stove to call my own. You may now call me Chef Betty Paula Emeril Irvine III. Lately I’ve been trying to add some healthier things to the menu, especially gluten and wheat free. I found this recipe… Read More
I grew up poor but I never knew it. My mom told me a story once about writing a bad check just so she could get us home to our family for Christmas. We were below the ramen noodle budget. She worked a lot and barely made ends meet, but I never went without. Well,… Read More
