I went shopping today with the cash I had on hand – a $20 bill and undetermined amount of change (right around $5). I made trips to 4 stores, getting precisely what I needed and only picking up a couple of unexpected bargains. Were it not for those can’t pass up items, I wouldn’t have [...]
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Off To A … Start
Today got off to a not so great start. It began FAR too early with notice that our plans for pet sitting on Saturday had fallen through. The rain was coming down pretty good but the pup had to (reluctantly) “go” outside for her morning routine. The kitten snuck down to the basement without my [...]
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I am thankful for a country that sets aside a day specifically for giving thanks. (Even if it is now an excuse to gorge on massive amounts of food and sit around watching football all day.) ** And a special HAPPY BIRTHDAY wish goes out to our lovely daughter, Sara!**
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When you say, “Speak to me, Lord,” be sure yo really want to hear! Today’s “Utmost” got me on 3 levels.
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Thankful for miracles! Or more accurately, to have been witness to many miracles this year. Life is a gift, and so many have been granted this gift – either through the entrance of new life through a child, re-birth through salvation, miraculous healing, or even the unexplainable instances where someone shouldn’t have made it out [...]
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Thankful for friends who help me stretch my faith. Without exercise, muscles atrophy, they lose strength & wither. The same is true for our faith. Obedience is our exercise. Giving thanks in good times & not so good, lifting up others in prayer, trusting God to see us through the seemingly impossible tough times – [...]
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I am thankful for the freedom and ability to go about as I please. I used to wish I lived in another country or was born in a different era, but God has placed in precisely this place at precisely this time so that I can best carry out His purpose.
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Having a pastor for a father-in-law is a true blessing, especially as he always speaks TRUTH. I love his teaching/preaching style, and the homey feel of New Salem Baptist Church.
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Thankful for the family I married into. For good times & bad, they are mine, just as my own flesh & blood. They are my favorite part of Tennessee!
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Thankful for a paid-for car. I love my Crown Vic! It may look like a boat & scare folks when we’re on the Interstate (back roads, too!) but it sure is a comfy ride.
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I am thankful for the privilege of being called mom (or even step-mom) to the following: Kelly, Eddie, Jackie, Douglas, Vanessa, Sara, Chaffie & Megan. I love you all – whether you sprung from my body or not – as my own, now & forever!
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I am thankful that God chose me, and rescued me from myself and many destructive behaviors (choices).
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Thankful for the opportunity to serve our community.
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I am thankful for SISEL, International, which allows me to 1. Take back my freedom, working from home building my business, 2. Take back my health, with natural, chemical-free products, and 3. Share the amazing products and financial opportunity with family, friends, and strangers every day.
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I am thankful for a Pastor who preaches truth, without the sugar coating.
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