Imagine a barren land. The earth is dry, and cracked. Nothing grows there. There is no water. No life. Now, imagine a beautiful land. It’s warm, the sun is shining down, warming your face. Green meadows, and forests, and flowers are springing up everywhere. Rivers, streams, and waterfalls. A place so alive, you can almost hear it growing. Now, if…
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I always knew I wanted to be a mom. I didn’t dream about a career or spouse – just kids. I started babysitting at a young age and loved every moment. I fell in love with an amazing man and was married. We were young and wanted to finish up school before starting our own family. One summer, in July,…
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You turn one today little boy. At this time last year, I will never forget it. I was laboring with you in the hospital. Daddy was cheering me on, like an angel, whispering at my bedside. My midwife came in and rubbed my back. But labor with you went on, and on. It lasted 30 hours. 30 hours, I thought…
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My name is Yvonne, from South Africa. I must say, it was the Holy Spirit that directed me to this blog. I remember the day I clicked on your link, I was broken, I was drained, and I had no strength, the whole past week I kept on asking God, “What have I done? What can I do to fix…
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It’s Summer 2016 and it’s early morning. The beautiful glow of dawn fills the sunroom as I tip-toe in while my husband and daughter still sleep, and I sit with my steaming coffee, Bible open, and journal–and meet with God. And He with me. I sit and cry, and pray. I read Scripture and marvel in wonder at God. It…
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