Category: spirit
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Those Who Helped Us Grow..
Today, on Day 11, let’s thank all of those who helped us grow. Of course, our families plant the seeds, but our teachers, mentors, pastors and coaches water the plants. We should all be thankful for these people in our lives, who often receive little credit, but are truly a part of who we are.…
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Get up and Move, God Does Not Like Lazy
Today, on Day 9 of the Thanksgiving challenge, let’s all be thankful for our gift of Movement. Do not waste another moment, sitting in front of the television wasting away. God has given us the gift of movement, so get up an move. Maybe consider a hike, or a new exercise class or maybe even…
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A Smile Says a Thousand Words
Today, let’s focus on our smile! With the US election in full swing, many of us have been overcome with fighting, dislike, frowns and hardened hearts. This is not how we are supposed to live, nor is this how God wants us to live. One Day 7 of the Thanksgiving Challenge, let’s focus on the…
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Be Thankful for our Freedom
Day 6: Thanksgiving Challenge On Day 6 of the 30 Day Thanksgiving Challenge, we should be ever so thankful for our freedom. In the USA, today is election day which grants us the freedom to vote; one of the many privileges of our great country. Many people living in other countries, do not share these…
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And the Birds Sing…
Thanksgiving Challenge: Day 3 Oh the beauty of noise surrounds us. Today, on Day 3 of the Thanksgiving Challenge, let’s be thankful for the gift of sound. Take this moment to sit still, even if its just for one minute and – listen. What do you hear? Birds tweeting, car engines, fires crackling, pipes heating,…
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Be Thankful for Creativity
Day 3: Thanksgiving Challenge On the 3rd day of our Thanksgiving Challenge, let’s be thankful for creativity. Everyone of us has some sense of creativity, whether it be music, painting, writing, woodworking, knitting, drawing, craftwork, coaching style, baking or one of many forms of creative expression. Some of us find the time to pursue our…
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The Beauty of It All!
Day 2: Thanksgiving Challenge When the world around us has so much to see, yet we never take the time to look. On Day 2 of the Thanksgiving Challenge, let’s take the time to thank God for our vision and see the world around us. Without the gift of sight, we wouldn’t see the abundance…
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30 Days of Thanksgiving: Day 1
With so much political hype and many unknowns this year, many of us are finding ourselves in a tug of war with friends, family and ourselves. Rather than inundating ourselves in the craziness, we should all ‘step back’ and truly think about all the things we are thankful for, rather than all the things we…
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Tackle Every Storm, Like a Sun Shower
Everyone encounters storms in their life, some may be hurricanes, others tropical storms and others six ft. blizzards. Many of us can tackle each storm with confidence and preparation, while others see no hope. But why? Speaking from my own perspective, and the wisdom gained through the biblical reading, I can assure you that no…
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Nothing is Too Big For God
So often, we walk through life with heavy shoulders, financial problems, hardened hearts, and overwhelming stress. Many of us have difficulties sleeping, uncontrollable anger, anxiety, depression, and engage in reckless behavior caused by many of these weights placed upon us. At times these weights feel over a ton and other times, only featherweight. But whatever…
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Essential Oils: Killing Viruses
Protect yourself from viruses this season. Here is a short list of some essential oils that have been known to kill viruses. Many people choose to use them topically on your skin, however if you do this you should use a carrier oil to dilute (ex. almond oil, coconut oil, olive oil, jojoba oil). In…
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Change of Heart
If there is one thing you can do today, open up your heart. We can make this world a better place, with a loving heart. Help those in need Feed the homeless Treat all with kindness Respect others views Say thank you Protect the earth – reduce, reuse, recycle Love everyone Don’t let someone’s negative…
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Don’t Lose Sleep
How many of you lose sleep at night because you are worried about your finances, your job, your kids, or some other fear? Do you know that those sleepless nights are wreaking havoc on your health? Do you know that that constant worry is not part of God’s plan? Cast your burden on the Lord,…
Michele Leppard 