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This Holy Week is unlike any during my lifetime. I normally am ready to celebrate Easter. Usually, I draw closer to God by preparing spiritually. This year, church will be online and we will not see family. I did not buy candy for church egg hunts. I have been doing Easter devotions, but am more focused on things going on in the world. Matthew 6:33 is “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011 Matthew talks seeking earthly needs in the verses leading to this one. Instead ofRead More →

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I don’t think I have control issues. I sometimes like it when another person takes charge. However, I don’t like facing uncertainty. This Corona crisis seems like it will never end. It has changed our everyday life and provokes fears. John 14:1 is, “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me” Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015 God is the only me who knows how this crisis will play out. I don’t have to know how and when it will end. I just need to trust that He will give me strength and wisdom to walk through it. WhenRead More →

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Being stuck at home caused me to break out old cookbooks. I am also trying new recipes from Pinterest since I have time to cook. With the stores out of bread, I dusted off my bread machine and used it. This extra time I spend preparing food, plus staying at home, both led to overeating in the past. God has changed me so I know to keep my eyes fixed on Him. Hebrews 4:16 is, “So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need itRead More →

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This week, I got caught up in the Corona hysteria. Instead of posting my blog as scheduled, I spent time searching for news and toilet paper. I am saddened by people hoarding food and necessities. I am shocked to see empty shelves at multiple stores and fearful to be without. I have to trust God just like the Israelites trusted Him with daily manna. Psalm 78:23-25 is “Yet he (God) gave a command to the skies above and opened the doors of the heavens; he rained down manna for the people to eat, he gave the grain of heaven… he sent them all the foodRead More →

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I thought my food problem was behind me. Most days, I eat small amounts of healthy food. Sometimes, I consume more than my body needs. Fasting for a medical test recently helped me see how much I love to eat. I realized I still turn to food for comfort. Psalms 119:10 is, “I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. (Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011) I seek God with all my heart because He is my source for everything. He fills me so I no longer want food. If I take my eyes off Him, I willRead More →