JOURNEY OF JEWELS
Uncovering Life's Treasures
Tag: devotional
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Hang On To Hope
“I never thought I would live to see the day.” Lately, in our country’s present and not-so-distant past, I find myself repeatedly saying these words. One tragedy after another, one heinous statement after another, one injustice after another, leaves me wounded in these United States of America. Most look to some form of respected leadership…
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A Great Work
In the tense moments of life, when I am the hardest on myself, the moments when I feel the smallest, God gives me a nudge. He pushes through the self-inflicted interference and assures me. God tells me, “I am doing a great work in you.” His words reach down deep into the crevices of my…
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Wake Up Sleepy Head!
There was no such thing as Spring cleaning growing up in my house. That’s because my parents, especially my mother, believed in cleaning every season. There’s a total of four siblings – two girls, two boys. I’m the oldest girl. The house rules were, my sister and I were responsible for house labor – roll…
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Better Days
We are living in peculiar times. We’re experiencing unprecedented struggles that have yielded a bold complaint from our heart to God’s ear, “This isn’t fair.” Job, in the Bible, suffered unimaginative loss and pain, repeatedly. When Job couldn’t take it anymore, Job demanded God explain Himself. His heart questioned God. What is this? Job’s suffering…
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Who Are You?
Growing up, I was taught your reputation is everything. Most importantly, I was taught the truth of your reputation is exposed when unexpected events disrupt your routines, and adversarial darts turn your world upside down. Who you really are lights up like a neon sign in moments of life that matter. Do you recognize who…
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