Monthly Archives: November 2014

Notice

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Jackie S

As a child and teenager that felt like no one noticed me, I sought attention in any form.  I lived for the shock factor.  I have some crazy stories of things I did for attention.  I was good at getting … Continue reading →

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Testimony of Truth

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Jackie S

Growing up in a home where secrets were a way of life, I value the truth more than anything.  I would rather hear and speak the ugly truth than hear or tell a colorful, well formed lie.  I realize that much … Continue reading →

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Tearing down idols

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Jackie S

I have a distorted image of what an idol is.  I think of the Buddah with the belly that you rub for good luck.  I think of teenage girls swarming some popular singer or actor that is the next big … Continue reading →

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He Leads Me

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Jackie S

I woke Saturday morning still thinking about the prompt from #fmfparty yesterday “still.”  This verse came to mind, and then my mind started turning. Psalms 23:2 NKJV He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside … Continue reading →

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Still You

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Jackie S

I was an enemy Still You died for me  Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. I was a sinner Still You forgave me Psalm 32:5 … Continue reading →

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Names of God

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Jackie S

Elohim – Creator, Strong One, Sovereign, Creative work, mighty work – Isaiah 54:5, Jeremiah 32:27, Genesis 1:1, Isaiah 45:18, Deuteronomy 5:23, Deuteronomy 8:15, Psalm 68:7 El Shaddai – God Almighty, Powerful, Ruler, Supplier, Source – Genesis 17:1, Genesis 28:3, Genesis … Continue reading →

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Grateful {#Tuesday@Ten}

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Jackie S

Grateful, the word always reminds me of Thanksgiving, only a more common, everyday kind of thanks.  I have so many things in my life to give thanks.  However, the thing that I am most deeply appreciative and thankful for is being raised … Continue reading →

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A True Measure of Friendship

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Jackie S

This week in Life Kid’s I was preparing to teach the kids about the friendship of Jonathan and David.  I know the story.  It is about their deep friendship, how Jonathan was Saul’s son and they became best friends.  How … Continue reading →

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Seek {#Tuesday@Ten}

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Jackie S

I often talk about my past matter of factually.  I realized earlier this year that I have processed the events of my past, but never the emotions.  A friend kept pressing for how I FELT and I honestly couldn’t tell … Continue reading →

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