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Guest Post by Dawn Ivey – Spring Forward Into New Things
Spring Forward Into New Things by Dawn Ivey Isaiah 43:18-19, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” For most of us, life can…
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Black History Month of Inspiration
Black History Month of Inspiration By Desiree Future In honor of Black History Month, I will be celebrating by posting poems by some of the greatest who have shaped history. Below them will be my personal summary. So let us begin. Each road that we will travel and each step that we take is because…
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Self-Improvement Blogger
Self-Improvement Blogger By Desiree Future God is still in the blessing business. Today is my fifty-first birthday and this is a gift I truly love. I had the wonderful opportunity to pen a blog post about what I do as a Self-Improvement Blogger and why. Please check out my newest article at SELF-IMPROVEMENT BLOGGER by…
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Be Patient, You Will Arrive Shortly
Be Patient, You Will Arrive Shortly By Desiree Future Recently, I was standing at the bus stop waiting on my bus. I just left the eye doctor where my eyes were dilated as part of my exam. The doctor wanted to get a better view of my eyes. With that comes, extreme sensitivity to light…
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The Gift of Pure Joy
The Gift of Pure Joy By Desiree Future On Black Friday, I found myself unintentionally shopping. I honestly couldn’t believe it myself. This is one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Yet there I was with other bargain hunters shopping for Christmas gifts and other items. As for how I got to be…
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When Blessings Come with Unexpected Hardships
Today’s post is by my good friend and writing critique partner Kathleen O’Malley-Taylor. Enjoy When Blessings Come with Unexpected Hardships By Kathleen O’Malley-Taylor “And the rain fell, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat on that house; yet it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock.” Matthew 7:25 ESV…
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Getting Over Jericho Walls
Getting over Jericho Walls Desiree Future One day I saw an elderly man park his new model SUV on the street. It was super early and on one of the blocks with heavy traffic and limited parking. Like me, he had gotten there early to get a spot to avoid having to walk several blocks…
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Expect Delays
Expect Delays By Desiree Future A funny thing happened to me as I was writing a post today on Sept 22, 2023. I was originally writing a message that my article would be delayed until tomorrow Saturday. After unforeseen circumstances my article was simply not ready yet. However, something amazing happened as I finished writing…
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Jesus Take the Wheel
Jesus Take the Wheel By Desiree Future One day I was driving in the far-right lane of a three-lane highway. Ahead near my turn, I saw an eighteen-wheeler tractor-trailer. As I neared the tractor, although the light had changed, the tractor remained in the same spot. Getting closer, I realized the truck was parked in…
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