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God’s wound of love for His Bride!

God’s wound of love for His Bride!

I love sitting down and talking with my heavenly Daddy. He is my support – my rock – my fortress. But what I really love is snuggling up to his chest – his heart – and hearing it beat – hearing it call out to me . . . “Lori . . . I love you . . . Lori . . . I love you . . . … Read entire article »

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2011 – Love-Laugh-Live

Wow – the start of a new year! I love the start of a new year. It’s sad in a way to see the last year go (and go by so fast) –but usually, by November/December – I am looking forward to the new year – to a new chapter – a turning of the page – a new leaf and season. Of course – today didn’t turn out as I had thought it would. I had plans to sit down and play with my kids, pray over them, strategize with my hubby (and on my own) and just start the year off right – on the right foot – with a clear head – knowing where I was going and what I was going to do this year. Instead – … Read entire article »

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God cares even about the "little" things!

How are you feeling today? Are you feeling loved? Cared about? Do you know that God cares about you . . . about EVERYTHING in your life? Even the “little” things? It’s true! He does! Don’t believe me? I have proof – that He really does care about what we/you care about! Let me share a few of my favorite stories with you! Several years ago I was on my way to work after attending an event at my child’s school. I had to get back to work quickly and relieve my friend who had stayed late on her shift to cover part of mine. I had not had dinner yet, so I thought I would stop by Wendy’s and pick up something to … Read entire article »

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Frustrations, Fun & God

Wow! Has it really been over 2 months since I last posted something? It’s been on my “list of things to do” every day. . . . but as the summer months began and school let out for my 5 kids, it’s been a whirlwind of activity here. On top of planning for a missions trip, we’ve had Vacation Bible School, swim lessons, a retreat for my daughter, and a crazy adventure-of-a-vacation in the mountains – camping in torrential rain and wind (thank goodness for a laundry room and hairdryer!), living with deer and skunks on our campsite (the skunks would walk around under our feet – not caring we were there!), seeing a bear (from a distance and safely inside my car), touring underground caverns, and even a tubing … Read entire article »

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God . . . "in Love"?!

I just have to share this with you today! You are truly loved!!! Did you know that?!! Man – does God ever love you!! 🙂 Believe it! Here’s part of our conversation today: L – So . . . what’s on your mind? How are you doing today? G – I’m doing well – actually. I’m in love! L – 🙂 oh yeah . . . with who?! 🙂 hee,hee. G – with my Bride! Oh man – have you seen her lately? She is beautiful! So beautiful! I am excited for the day that we get to be together – fully – forever! I can’t wait! I wish … Read entire article »

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Facebook – I am a "Friend" of God!

Today in church we were singing the song “I am a friend of God”. I started smiling as I thought about the term “friend” and what it has come to mean in today’s society. In fact, “un-friend” was one of the most popular (new) words in 2009. Why? Because of the social networking site Facebook. Are you a part of the Facebook community? At first I wasn’t so sure I wanted to join (I never did get into MySpace) – but then once I joined, I was tickled pink to find not only my current friends and family, but friends all over the world and America – from my time overseas in YWAM (Youth With A Mission), high school, junior high (in sunny FL) – and even … Read entire article »

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Tired? Weary? Pink Dandelions?!

I just wanted to share a private conversation I had with God back on Dec. 26th, 2009. It’s an honest picture of how I was feeling that day – hiding nothing. The reason I am willing to share it with you today is because it was encouraging me even more today – and I thought that it might encourage you! I hope so! None of us are perfect – but God is – and I’m thankful that He will take all of me – and give me all of Him in return! 🙂 Take a refreshing sip today! L 🙂 L – Happy Birthday Jesus (a day late)!! Ok . . . so I know it probably wasn’t the exact date. … Read entire article »

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What are you feeding?

An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life: “A fight is going on inside of me,” he said to the boy.“It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil – he is guilt, rensentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.The other is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.This same fight is going on inside you – and inside every other person, too.” The grandson though about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win?“ The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed.” – American Indian Proverb Which one are YOU feeding today? Drink Deep!L 🙂 … Read entire article »

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ARISE Bride of Christ!

At our church’s morning prayer – Pictures during worship: God and I walking arm in arm. Instead of me being on a “leash” (where God never lets go of me, but gives me freedom to wander) walking separately from God, or even walking hand in hand – we were walking arm in arm (I was on his left side). This way he was able to support me – keep me from falling if I started to trip on a rock or … Read entire article »

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Sick of hearing about God?

After having, what I thought was, a meaningful conversation about God with several of our kids a couple nights ago – our 5 year old said to us very seriously – “Mom . . . can you stop talking about God all the time? It is making me sick!” I have to admit – my husband and I laughed. My daughter didn’t find it funny. She also didn’t see our point of view – to put herself in God’s shoes . . . what if we said the same thing about her? . . . “Honey – can you please stop talking about our daughter. It’s making me sick!” How would that make her feel? (To her defense – she was quite tired and cranky … Read entire article »

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