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  • An Off-Track Day

    Day 7 Off-track day. I love this term! I am sure Lysa will not mind if we add it to our vocabulary. There have been a time or two that have been derailed even before I got on the track . Can I get a witness? The key to getting on the right track is…

  • It Stinks in Here

    Day 6 We had a conversation in Sunday School on this very subject: the smell of sin. Someone made a point that hit home and one I hope I don’t soon forget. The smell bothers us at first but if we don’t deal with it right away we can get use to the smell. Eventually,…

  • Temper Temper

    I used to call her a name. The her is my daughter. I can’t even bring myself to repeat the name because honestly the thought of the words coming out of mouth grieves my spirit and rattles my bones. She was only 2 and I as pregnant with my son. My happily-ever- after was not working out…

  • Let’s Be Honest

    One of the things I thought of as I read Lysa’s words, press into God was how easy it is to not press into God. When times get tough I like to press into my favorite feel goods like dark chocolate, Dr. Pepper, my favorite discount store, and my best friend. I eventually make it to God. He is always faithful…

  • Humanly Speaking…

    I said yesterday, “Today will be different.” I am happy to report it was. There was a specific situation that I was able to walk away from as to not become unglued. I went back to situation and handled calmly. Yes Lord! Any reports out there? My favorite line from today’s devotion is: But hard…

  • Gap- Standing 101

    Welcome Encouragement for Today friends! Thank you for coming to visit from my devotion, Someone to Lean On. Watching from the sidelines as someone you love battles anything is difficult but most especially one who is a battle for their own faith. Instead of being place of helplessness, standing on the sidelines can be a…