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Memory Verse Monday

Memory Verse Monday

Late last summer God tenderly admonished me with the Bible verse I chose for today’s memory work. And I’m so glad He did.

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Endorphins, an iPhone app, and God’s Word

Endorphins, an iPhone app, and God’s Word

God recently used my aging eyes to confront me with something I’d lost sight of. Blindsided by yet another bit of discouraging news, I headed to the gym to work out my frustrations.

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Memory Verse Monday

Memory Verse Monday

I quoted Matthew 7:16-18 in last Saturday’s blog post. Part of being a “good tree” means passing on a good name to my children.

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Hoping When It’s Hard (Part Two)

Hoping When It’s Hard (Part Two)

About a month ago my 19-year-old daughter, Sarah, asked me if I could change anything in my life, would I and if so, what would it be. I responded quickly. “I wish my life hadn’t had so much pain.”

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Memory Verse Monday

Memory Verse Monday

Those of us who return to a workplace after a couple of glorious days off may dislike what Monday represents, but Mondays give us the ability to start fresh.  

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Hoping When It’s Hard (Part One)

Hoping When It’s Hard (Part One)

Little orphan Annie sang about the sun coming out tomorrow. She chose to be hopeful. The Bible says we have reason to hope.

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Memory Verse Monday

Memory Verse Monday

Much about my beautiful new website (designed by my amazingly talented husband) has changed. My new site allows me to post blogs right here at shawnamarie.com, which means I no longer have to maintain my old blog on blogspot, 

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Happy Anniversary

Happy Anniversary

I recently received a gift from my boss. He gave it to me in recognition of my anniversary. Exactly one year ago today I started working as a writer for Children’s Hospital Central California.

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Memory Verse Monday

Memory Verse Monday

The women in my Bible study group and I recently talked about qualities of God we like only in certain situations. I didn’t hesitate to tell them about my love/hate relationship with God’s timing.

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