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2024-02-23T06:44:15-07:00

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You Get To Choose Who Sits At Your Table

Last updated on: February 23, 2024 at 6:44 am By Faith E. Richardson

The Next Right Thing If Fear, Doubt, and Pride are my biggest enemies, why do I keep them so close to my side? If they are nothing but liars, why do I listen to them? Why do I feel comfortable with these three conniving manipulators at the banqueting table? How could I possibly enjoy my meal knowing that in just a few moments, Anger, Resentment, and Turmoil would be joining us? If this is my choice to not allow them... Read more

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2024-01-14T17:48:48-07:00

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Sloth Driven Bulldozer

Last updated on: January 14, 2024 at 5:48 pm By Faith E. Richardson

Frustration visits often. I have come to understand the feeling of his presence before I actually recognize that he’s arrived. I often find myself behind a D6 bulldozer traveling only 20 MPH when the speed limit sign we’ve passed several times now says, “No limits.” There is quite a line behind us and that is when Frustration runs alongside my car and asks if he can join me. Frustration Rides Shotgun I’m reluctant at first because I don’t want... Read more

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2024-02-23T06:45:29-07:00

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Overcoming Fear’s Grip

Last updated on: February 23, 2024 at 6:45 am By Faith E. Richardson

Fear runs rampant in all our lives, whether we like it or not. It’s Satan’s best strategy in distracting us from focusing on God’s plan for our lives. Fear makes his rounds. He grips us with irrational phobias so that we focus on them and not on God. He is so good at his job that he convinces us we have no control. We experience anxiety, panic, rapid heartbeat, and shortness of breath. We choose to avoid this terrifying threat... Read more

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2023-11-16T09:00:19-07:00

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Jesus Comes for a Cup of Tea

Last updated on: November 16, 2023 at 9:00 am By Faith E. Richardson

If you’re anything like me, you can’t wait to experience God moments. I mean, He is ALWAYS with us. But what I am talking about is really knowing that He is with you right now in this moment orchestrating this event. I can’t imagine the excitement on God’s face when He sees that His children see it’s Him! I get goosebumps just thinking about it! I love God! I love being in His presence! I love experiencing His God moments!... Read more

2024-02-23T06:49:16-07:00

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Prayer Really Works!

Last updated on: February 23, 2024 at 6:49 am By Faith E. Richardson

The Battle Within I am standing at the edge of Condemnation’s precipice with no place to run or hide. Disappointment, Dread, Disgust, and Dishonor surround me. They circle me like hungry lions waiting to devour their prey. I’m vulnerable and weak with only Self Loathing and Unworthy by my side offering no comfort. I can see Devastation and Overwhelm approaching with their poison arrows of doubt and destruction and I sink to my knees in surrender at each arrow’s penetration.... Read more

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2024-02-25T11:03:07-07:00

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Ambassador of Joy

Last updated on: February 25, 2024 at 11:03 am By Faith E. Richardson

Remembering my time spent as the Ambassador of Joy for the Wildflower in Pagosa Springs, Colorado 15 years ago is one of my favorite memories. It is a job I will never forget. I was allowed creative freedom and I blossomed. Pun intended, LOL! It was a special business where God showed up, His sweet fragrance was the air we breathed, and everyone, from employees to customers, was blessed beyond imagination. Creative at Heart If you’re a creative like me,... Read more

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2023-08-24T08:19:50-06:00

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Kayaking Through Life

Last updated on: August 24, 2023 at 8:19 am By Faith E. Richardson

My husband, Trent, and I bought a tandem kayak a few years back. We love it! I wasn’t sure how it would go since we’re both control freaks, but we have creatively come up with a way to work together perfectly. I paddle us all over the lake, and he fly fishes off the back. It’s the perfect symbiotic system. We both benefit and have a wonderful time together. Last year I paddled 21 miles! Marriage is like a tandem... Read more

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2023-08-23T15:39:14-06:00

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When Fear Becomes Motivation

Last updated on: August 23, 2023 at 3:39 pm By Faith E. Richardson

Fear prevents me from writing. He reminds me of all my flaws. He points out every mistake I make. He laughs at my misspellings and my forgotten punctuation. He taunts me, “No one’s gonna read what you write. So, why are ya still at it?” He points his ugly little finger at the screen and snickers at my attempt to prove him wrong. My Heart and Head are at War Frustration sits with me as only the best frenemy would.... Read more

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2023-11-30T08:10:35-07:00

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Look What You’ve Done

Last updated on: November 30, 2023 at 8:10 am By Faith E. Richardson

No matter how hard you try to hide them, social media likes to point out all our mistakes for the world to see. Someone videotaped your outburst or recorded your fall. Next thing you know, it’s gone viral on TikTok or has a million hits on Instagram. BuzzFeed has a headline that reads, “21 Wild Celebrity Fails from This Past Year.” YouTube has another that reads, “Biggest Mistakes Made on Live TV.” Entrepreneur’s article title reads, “10 Stupid Mistakes... Read more

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2023-08-20T16:58:24-06:00

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Dynamic Outside Source

Last updated on: August 20, 2023 at 4:58 pm By Faith E. Richardson

Here I am standing on a new precipice. How in the world will I ever get down? It’s crowded here. I watch the fluid movement of each person adorning their talents and wonder why some are more dynamic than others. Observe Without Notice I crouch behind a table so I can watch without being noticed and discover a blender. I am fascinated by its beauty and become intrigued by what it can do. As I study it, I realize it... Read more

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