Posted on January 27, 2023 by Darlene Shelton
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT) Years ago, I had just driven across the 301 Nice… Continue Reading “Following Your GPS”
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Posted on December 14, 2022 by Darlene Shelton
It’s useless to rise early and go to bed late, and work your worried fingers to the bone.Don’t you know he enjoys giving rest to those he loves? Psalm 127:2 The Message I moved through the house this morning before heading out the door, making a… Continue Reading “Not Nearly Enough Time…”
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Posted on November 20, 2022 by Darlene Shelton
“…let us go right into the presence of God with sincere hearts fully trusting him. For our guilty consciences have been sprinkled with Christ’s blood to make us clean, and our bodies have been washed with pure water.” Hebrews 10:22 NLT While praying for… Continue Reading “Washed”
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Posted on October 23, 2022 by Darlene Shelton
In very simply terms, family is defined as a group of two or more persons related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together. But family is so much more than that! It is a bond of love that makes true family. It’s living… Continue Reading “That’s What Family Does”
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Posted on October 8, 2022 by Darlene Shelton
Yesterday afternoon as I headed out to run an errand, I was approaching the entrance ramp to I-64 at the college. As I got closer, slowed, and turned on my left turn signal to enter the ramp, I realized that a car was exiting… Continue Reading “Missing the Signs?”
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Posted on September 24, 2022 by Darlene Shelton
Sitting in the stillness of my living room… the light of a new day just beginning to filter in through the windows… the only sounds I hear are the snoring of my fur baby and the click of the furnace as it comes on… Continue Reading “What is Prayer?”
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Posted on September 17, 2022 by Darlene Shelton
I admit that I love to watch re-runs of The Walton’s on TV. The stories depict a time when hardships were the norm but family values, faith in God and hard work were valued. In a recent episode Grandma Walton was experiencing some health… Continue Reading “No Wrinkles on My Spirit”
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