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Help Me...again, and again

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Salvation isn’t a one-time event so I don’t know why we are surprised when things get tough for us. Okay, first let me clarify, when I say salvation isn’t a one-time event, I don’t mean you have to continually ask Jesus into your heart, as if the first time didn’t stick. I was obsessive about it as a child – thinking every time I sinned, I needed to start from step 1 again. That isn’t what I mean. Salvation as defined by dictionary.com is the act of saving or protecting . Take for example, Hebrews 10:39 which says, “But we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved.” The word ‘saved’ is a present participle verb, which means to be continually saved. As in, we need to be saved and then saved again and again. I didn’t intend on giving a grammar lesson because it isn’t my point but I didn’t want to lose anybody in the opening. What I mean is this: I’ve observed others (and caught myself doing it, too) to expect we’ll

Fertile Ground in a Spiritual Barren Wasteland

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Hands down, summer is my favourite season. I love the warm weather; having pedicures and wearing flip flops. I love not having to bring a jacket just in case and I love a change in routine. I thrive on having the option to sleep in (even though I don’t) and have my Man do all the cooking (i.e. barbequing). I love days when the only thing I accomplish is finishing an easy summertime book by the pool. I love my birthday is in July and I stretch out the celebration for the whole month.   On the West Coast, we’ve started to see signs of summer. Yes, I know many other parts of the country have been experiencing summer for a while already. It hasn’t been a particularly cold winter/spring but it has been rainy and I love to see and feel the warm sunshine. We have a few trips planned – to visit friends in Winnipeg, gather with friends in Whistler and spend a week with the York family in Bamfield. Yes, summer is a sweet and enjoyable time and I’m looking forward to it and yet I

Can I Tell You Something?

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I offer reviews – on books, on products, on experiences. I write online or verbally offer my opinions. I’ve been known to butt my head into a conversation by strangers if I hear them making a consideration in a store of certain products I’m familiar with. I live with the philosophy, “If it’s good for me, it’s good for others.” Jesus is good for me, and I know he’s good for others. The problem is many people have only heard about Jesus and they didn’t like the execution of the sales pitch, because it felt like a sales pitch. I don’t like to be preached at, and I don’t suppose others like it any better. That’s why I leave the convincing to the Holy Spirit, I simply create an atmosphere where the Holy Spirit is welcomed and leave the presentation to the man himself – Jesus. I love outreach but my outreach is different in the past few years than it was previously. Before I would feel it was my job to make compelling arguments to convince the mind – Jesus wants to touch the he

How Do I Love Thee?

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Today is my wedding anniversary. I’ve been married for 16 years and I’m still the luckiest woman in the world. I don’t often write about my Man but today I want to honour him. How do I love him? Let me count 16 ways. My Man’s a hottie, ‘nuff said.   My Man has a terrific sense of humour – dry, witty and slighty sarcastic.   My Man will eat anything I put in front of him and sincerely give me thanks.   My Man is an incredible father – truly, this is probably the sexiest thing about him.   My Man has amazing patience.   My Man can make or fix anything.   My Man is excellent at making eggs, especially Eggs Benedict.   My Man regularly expresses his love in a million acts of service.   My Man can converse easily with everyone. I’ve never met someone who didn’t Gary was an all around good guy.   My Man loves adventure (we went sky-diving for our 3 rd anniversary) but also knows how to relax on the beach.   My Man makes decisions well.   My Man gives long and am