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One Word: Forgives One Verse: “If we confess ou

One Word: Forgives

One Verse: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9

One Thought: Even when I can't forgive myself or someone else, you do, and you will enable me to also.

3 days of sharing, laughing, and praying with frie

3 days of sharing, laughing, and praying with friends of almost 50 years. All is grace.

I recently visited some of my grandkids who have a

I recently visited some of my grandkids who have a new cold plunge tub.⁣
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“Ghee, you should try it,” they urged me. I do not like cold water, but with their urging and support, I took the dive. And yet after a brief time of recovery, I felt cleansed as never before and reinvigorated with surprising energy. A simplistic metaphor, and yet it was a picture of what confession offers. ⁣
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This week I'm blogging about forgiveness. Read the blog at the link in my bio!

One Word: Every One Verse: Blessed be the God an

One Word: Every

One Verse: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord, Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. Ephesians 1:3

One Thought: Father, that word every is power-packed. Even though I feel so many "lacks," the truth is that I lack nothing. You have given me all. Help me today to dwell on this and to grow into recognizing the "every" which you have already provided in Jesus.

We were so blessed to spend this weekend on the re

We were so blessed to spend this weekend on the retreat with The Falls Church Anglican, our home church, and to listen to our son John (JY3) speak three times from the book of Nehemiah. His wife, Alysia, did a breakout with me and Adrian Ferguson, our pastor’s wife! So special!

This week, I'm writing about a deeper truth about

This week, I'm writing about a deeper truth about forgiveness that we often miss. It’s easy to feel, “He can’t forgive this...” However, my sin is not more powerful than His sacrifice. The power of His death on the cross was enough. Read the blog at the link in my bio!

One Word: Overcomer One Verse: “I have said the

One Word: Overcomer

One Verse: “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." John 16:33

One Thought: Father, it is helpful to know that we shouldn't be surprised by trouble in this world. But it is comforting to know you have and will overcome whatever happens here.

Are you tired of a continuous cycle of bad news? I

Are you tired of a continuous cycle of bad news? I am, but Ellen Vaughn's recent book has given me a whole new perspective on God's mighty power. Reading it will encourage your heart and give you a spirit of rejoicing and hope.

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