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Broken Hearts

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  Our son and his daughter heading into the great unknown at a horse show in OK. A girl and her horse is a powerful relationship. Two of our granddaughters, 10 and 11 years old, live the horse show life. One in Utah is part of the Arabian world, the one in Minnesota a hunter jumper.   Before the younger was heading to Youth Nationals the horse she had shown for three years came up lame and could not go to the show.  A week later that horse had to be put down.  A broken heart can't begin to describe the devastation this was. A family at the show, hearing the story, offered their horse and this brave, sweet girl got on a horse she had never ridden and won a national title! Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 As you listen to these song lyrics today my guess is either you or someone you love is dealing with heartbreak.  My husband and I have been in a season of seeing and feeling it over and over again with people we lov...
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"I Have A Future"

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The horse moms in our family make our granddaughters' riding experiences magical. "I have a future and it's worth living. I wasn't made to be tending a grave. I was called by name...A fountain of grace is running my way....I know who I am. I know who You are."  From the song "Made for More" My guess is that in your lifetime your thoughts of what your future will be have changed.  This song reminds us that with God  our future is and will always be worth living.  Think about this...our future is never unknown to God. The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.  Proverbs 16:9 The Song "Made for More" Josh Baldwin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov9Ls4npIrc
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Advice

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Sitting down for a summer supper on our deck we realized how blessed we are. Three different friends had made our meal special by sharing their flowers, beef from their herd, and another the macaroni salad she had made.  Time had crept up on me. In twenty minutes a couple would be coming to our home seeking advice. All I knew was that it was not marriage related.  I sat down and asked the Lord, "What is it You want me to share?" Opening a devotional I'd been using, I turned to that specific day and found this statement. " Lord, I don't come to you often enough with my questions. But I long to hear your voice. Open my ears that I migth hear you speaking.  Holy Spirit, help me hear.  What is it you wnat for my life God?"  John Eldredge My first thought was to set Q-tips out for them to signal a need to "open" their ears. Instead, I took that advice for myself and sought the Lord's advice as to what I should say. The Lord led me to use that quote...
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Give Him More-The Holy Spirit

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  There is so much to say about the 3rd person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit. He indwells all believers and is at work in us as much as we will allow him access.  He is my constant companion!  When I became a believer at sixteen years of age, I wish I had been taught more about Him and surrendered and listened to Him.  He’s called God ( Acts 5:3-4 ). He’s called the Spirit of God ( Gen. 1:2 ;   Judg. 3:10 ). He’s considered God ( Acts 28:25–27 ;   2 Cor. 6:16 ;   Heb. 3:7–9 ). He’s treated as equal to God the Father and Son ( Matt. 3:16 ;   28:19 ;   1 Cor. 12:4–6 ;   2 Cor. 13:14 ;   Eph. 2:18 ;   4:4–6 ;   1 Pet. 1:2 ). He’s eternal ( Heb. 9:14 ). He’s self-existent ( Rom. 8:2 ). He’s omnipresent ( Psa. 139:7–8 ). He’s omniscient ( 1 Cor. 2:10–11 ;   John 14:26 ;   16:13 ). He’s sovereign ( Zech. 12:10 ). He was involved with creation ( Gen. 1:1–2 ). He enabled the writing of the Bible ( 2 Pet. 1:21 ). He hel...
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His Work/Her Emotions

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  A friend has a pet squirrel named Scarlet.  This squirrel comes in her house for treats, but this particular morning Scarlet joined my friend during her quiet time as she was reading God's Word! On a Monday morning, following two nights of tossing and turning due to too much on my mind,  I told my husband I was going to try to go back to sleep and hopefully would fall asleep before he left for work.  I listed off several things I thought we needed to accomplish that particular week. A dermatology appointment, getting new glasses following an optometrist appointment, talking to a landscaper and tree person, meet with our home security company concerning some issues...At that point he stopped me and said, "Not this week. I have a lot on me work wise."   I knew he had, as he'd been one of my first prayers in the middle of the night. With the kindest spirit he said, "Let's get out our prayer books and pray over each other."  We had neglected that for ove...
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Wooing

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Summer boat ride. The topic on my brain is wooing.  There are numerous definitions for woo.   I chuckled at some of the more contemporary sites like this one...vocabulary.com  (Especially the last example!) "When you woo  someone, you are being charming because you think that it will make them love you more.  You want to win their heart, so you woo  them, you flirty dog you." "Poetry is a great way to woo someone, because who could resist such beautiful words? Wooing requires a romantic heart and a lot of focused attention on the person you desire.  But wooing isn't always just done for love, and you can woo someone because you want their support, like when a rock band woos a record label to release their album, or wooing your grandmother because you need to borrow some money ."  LOL. Can you remember a time you were wooed or that you wooed someone?  It's fun to think back upon those times.  Maybe you need to do some wooing tonight....
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The Battle Belongs to the Lord

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  Camo Camp 2025 All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord's, and he will give all of you into our hands." 1 Samuel 17:47 And Moses said to the people, "Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today.  For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall never see again.   The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent. " Exodus 14:13-14 What are up against and trying to resolve in your own power?   This week I have friends in serious health battles, grief  battles, court battles, and employment battles.  Exodus 14:14 can be claimed in all these situations. There is victory in Jesus!  Amen! The Song "The Battle Belongs to You, Lord"  Phil Wickham https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtvQNzPHn-w&list=RDqtvQNzPHn-w&start_radio=1
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