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Day 12 :: A song for your Sunday
This song by Laura Story is not new, but I wanted to share it because it fits in with my series this month. If you’ve never heard Blessings, then you’re in for a treat. If you do know it, maybe you’ve never heard the background behind the song. I found a clip of Laura sharing the background behind the story,…
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Day 11 :: Links for your Weekend
There are countless people who have blessed my life over the years. And as I thought about how to refer to them (in light of this series) I decided to make up a definition to the word blesser. The dictionary definition is circular (one who blesses), so I thought mine better captured what people who bless me actually do: Today…
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Day 10 :: Every Bitter Thing is Sweet
Each of us has a story, the weaving of God’s work in our lives, and though some may have similar circumstances, no one’s story is identical to another. We each experience joy and sorrow on different levels and various ways. But there is a common thread: God is the One writing the story. And because He is the Author, He…
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Day 9 :: Mason’s Favorite Song
When I was still in the hospital reeling from the news that Mason might have Down syndrome, my Doctor came in to check on me. He, a Christian man who knew that I was depending on the Lord through this new journey, gave me some great news. “You know, Lauren, people with Down syndrome tend to be very musical.” He…
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Day 8 :: For the days when I don’t feel like blessing the Lord
I lie down on the couch. It’s Sunday afternoon, the younger kids are napping, the older two are playing outside. There is a slight chill in the air, so I pull up a blanket and settle in to read. I’m tired. My eyelids get heavy and I only keep reading because I know the longer I push myself…
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Day 7 : Who is the Lord?
God is holy. God is a giver. God is forgiving. God is healer. God is Redeemer. God is loving and merciful. God is the Satisfier. God is righteous. God is just. God reveals Himself. God is merciful. God is gracious. God is slow to anger. God is abounding in steadfast love. God will not remain angry forever. God removes our…
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Day 6 :: The gaze of the soul
A woman came to Jesus uninvited. She had heard of His whereabouts, that He was dining in the home of a Pharisee, and even though she knew her presence wouldn’t be favored by most, she came anyway. She came to pour. To anoint Jesus’ feet with precious oil and wash His feet with her tears. The owner of…
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Day 5 :: Scripture for your Sunday
God, who made the heavens, is great, and He is worthy of our blessing. Let us remind ourselves today of the greatness of God and let our souls bless the Lord.
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Day 4 :: We are never forsaken (A Puritan Prayer)
“I bless thee for tempering every distress with joy; too much of the former might weigh me down, too much of the latter might puff me up; Thou art wise to give me a taste of both. I love thee for giving me clusters of grapes in the wilderness, and drops of heavenly wine that set me longing to have…
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Day 3 :: What does it mean to bless the Lord?
After my fourth child was born I faced some of the most challenging days of my life. I had four children, all four years of age and under, one with special needs, and it was exhausting. I couldn’t function properly, think straight, and most days it was all I could do to make it to bedtime. There were a…