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Today, November 10, holds special significance for me in more than one way. First of all, on this day in 1775, the Marine Corps was founded. Yes, even before the thirteen colonies declared their independence, men were organizing the United States’ first military force. I realize most people could care less about the Marine Corps […]

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For ages I’ve struggled with what it means to seek the kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33). I thought it meant denying self, denying the flesh, denying my heart’s desires. But I was all wrong. What Does It Mean to Seek the Kingdom of God? Prov. 18:21 NKJV says, “as a he thinks in his heart, […]

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Why do we love the hero’s journey so much in the books we read? Do we all desire to be a hero rather than a victim? Donald Maass states in his book Writing the Breakout Novel that “all readers unconsciously seek out novels for an experience of human life that is admirable, amusing, hopeful, perseverant, […]

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In episodes 7, “God Can But Will He?” and 8, “If God Says It,” of my podcast, Reading Between the Lines, I talked about our doubt about God working in our lives. I’ve been walking with God on a personal level since 1980, and I’ve fought a constant battle with “God can, but will He.” […]

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I recently gave a presentation titled Senior Memoir at my local library and thought it would be a good fit for here as well. You are all readers, but maybe you have a memoir in you to write, or you simply want to create a legacy book to hand down to your children. This post […]

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A few months ago, I was thinking about what it meant to be an ambassador of Christ. What did that look like? What do ambassadors do, and how does that translate to my life as a child of God and His ambassador? Ambassadors Represent a Nation/Kingdom US: He or she must be a citizen of […]

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Hallelujah, it’s springtime! Sunshine, warm temps, and fresh air blowing through my windows. I even planted tomato and red pepper plants in pots on my patio so I can enjoy some fresh produce this summer. In July, I’ll decide whether to plant a pumpkin again this year. New Podcast: Reading Between the Lines with Debra […]

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This month, I want to follow up on my post about expectations where I stated, “What we expect, we look for.” On my phone I have recorded 11 affirmations that I listen to daily, usually once in the morning and once at night. Author Melissa Holy calls them signature self-talk. These statements help me renew […]

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I want to challenge you’re thinking today, so buckle your seat belt. I’ve heard it said—both inside and outside of church—that if you’re going through hard times, it’s because you’re doing something for God that the devil doesn’t like. I agree, but have reservations with this. I’ve also heard that we give the devil credit […]

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As I looked back over my posts from 2024, I noted a theme: believe and trust in God. Both of which require faith. Especially when your prayers seem unanswered…or your desires unmet…and you’re losing hope. As I wrote this, I found myself listening to Danny Gokey’s song “Haven’t Seen It Yet.” On the heels of […]

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