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Memorization

Well, my journey in memorizing Psalm 119 stalled. I discovered the sad truth: I’m terrible at memorization now that I’m in my mid-forties. My brain

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With the Right Elements

I refreshed my birdbath by scrubbing it well and filling it back up with fresh water. My husband refilled the bird-feeders. Two simple acts created

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Upping the Gratitude

As you know, I keep a gratitude journal where I record five specific things I’m thankful for at the beginning of each day (and sometimes

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Translucent

In Psalm 119:9, we read this: “How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.” I wanted to

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Fruit Tree Progress

I’ve transplanted my peach tree into the ground since it’s more likely to survive the winter than if I left it growing in a pot

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Over-provided For

I love the part in Exodus when Moses must tell the people to stop bringing donations to build the tabernacle. It’s a beautiful moment of

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High Above

This morning a colleague at other university sent me a psalm to focus on this semester. She suggested Psalm 27, and I enjoyed a particularly

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As Is Your Way

I love Psalm 119:132-133; it teaches me a great way to pray to the Lord today. The writer presents to God three requests: “Turn to

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