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Kicking Stress to the Curb: The Balancing Act (Rwanda #8)

May 16, 2015 by Loree

I can feel it in my right shoulder Never the left. That tightness, that tension, The slow burn.  Slowly, slowly building day after day, a fierce grip of anxiety.   It always [Read more...]

Posted in: Life & Work, Peace, Praise and Thanks Tagged: American way, balance, blessed, habit, peace, Romans 13:11, Rwanda, stress, time

Judas, Rwandan Killers and Me: We are All Traitors

April 4, 2015 by Loree

The gross betrayal of the Tutsi’s in the 1994 Genocide was incomprehensible. The Hutu’s killed the President of Rwanda and ordered all Tutsi’s to be executed. Hundreds of thousands died. Marriages [Read more...]

Posted in: Peace, Poetry, Praise and Thanks, Pursuit of All Things Godly Tagged: betrayal, Genocide, Hutu, Isa 53:5, Judas, Mt 26:24, Rwanda, sacrifice, Savior, traitor, Tutsi

Chains That Choke us–Yet We Drag Them Around Like Old Friends

January 24, 2015 by Loree

When I saw the barrel, I had to look closer to make sure I read it right. At first I thought it was a joke. Then I noticed an area where the words were worn away, as if the chains had actually [Read more...]

Posted in: Peace, Pursuit of All Things Godly Tagged: 1 Peter 5:6-7, aging, barrel, cancer, children, Eureka Springs, gift, job, marriage, worry

The Most Important New Year’s Resolution–It Will Change Your Life Forever

January 1, 2015 by Loree

  Everyone is talking about it. Some are thoughtful and serious, Some are scornful and disdaining, Some look to the future with excitement and anticipation of their success. While [Read more...]

Posted in: Peace Tagged: bible, busy, cook, fail, goal, human nature, life changing, new year, read, resolutions

Fear: How to Deal When the World is a Scary Place

October 18, 2014 by Loree

When the world as I know it is falling apart around me, fear tries to take residence in my heart. It’s wizened fingers begin a slow steady squeeze around my otherwise healthy core. Fear of the [Read more...]

Posted in: Peace, Pursuit of All Things Godly Tagged: children, fear, freedom, marriage, peace, Philippians 4:6, The Spirit, worry

Broken Doors: Evidence of God’s Power in Nature

September 27, 2014 by Loree

They caught my attention the minute I stepped in from the bright sunlight, onto the cool cement floor. As my eyes roved the exhibition hall, they became transfixed on the huge twisted metal panels [Read more...]

Posted in: Peace, Pursuit of All Things Godly Tagged: forever love, Ireland, nature, peace, protection, Skellig Island, storm

The Irish Countryside: Finding Peace in Nature

September 14, 2014 by Loree

We sat silently on adjoining benches in the chilly Irish fall morning. The sun vainly attempted to warm the cold breath of the incessant breeze. Wrapped in my long woolen sweater from the local [Read more...]

Posted in: Peace Tagged: beauty, free, gift, Ireland, nature, peace

The Irish Countryside: Finding Peace in Nature

September 13, 2014 by Loree

We sat silently on adjoining benches in the chilly Irish fall morning. The sun vainly attempted to warm the cold breath of the incessant breeze. Wrapped in my long woolen sweater from the local [Read more...]

Posted in: Peace, Pursuit of All Things Godly Tagged: breathe, nature, peace

I Need A Hero

July 4, 2014 by Loree

Beneath my proud facade So confident to the world So in control and exuberant, I secretly searched. Masked with extroversion Veiled with busyness Shrouded by seeming success. I [Read more...]

Posted in: Peace, Pursuit of All Things Godly

Serve It Up!

March 2, 2014 by Loree

Stooping low Yet reaching high,  Dirty hands Cleansed feet,  Dish out Dish up.  Salt and light.  Forget self Find peace.   The World says senseless, God says GREATNESS. Goodness has no [Read more...]

Posted in: Peace, Pursuit of All Things Godly Tagged: Gentlie, hard heart, Jew, Luke 10:25-37, peace, selfish, serve, the good samaritan
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Learn how to rewrite your messy stories one grace at a time. In these 52 devotionals, we share stories of hilarity and hardship to uncover how God transforms our mayhem and invites us to live free.
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