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2023-08-17T12:28:36-06:00

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Is Truth Your Trainer in the Boxing Ring of Doubt?

Last updated on: August 17, 2023 at 12:28 pm By Faith E. Richardson

How many rounds will it take for me to finally realize I AM God’s messenger? Why do I just sit back and take the punches until it gets so bad, I have to stand up swinging just to dodge the next blow? I know each punch represents a lie The Deceiver tells me, and I believe it about myself or my abilities. And even though Truth sits directly in front of me I still allow Deception to enter the ring... Read more

Women in Religion

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2023-08-17T12:33:23-06:00

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When God Promises, He Pinky Swears!

Last updated on: August 17, 2023 at 12:33 pm By Faith E. Richardson

“God?” “Yes, child.” “How can you love me after what I’ve done?” “What exactly have you done, child?” “Oh, God! Please don’t make me say it out loud.” “It needs to be spoken in order for others to hear.” “But why would you choose me? I’m nothing. I’m no one. I have done horrible things and horrible things have been done to me. I am blemished, bruised, and battered, standing before you in filthy rags. Why would anyone listen to... Read more

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2024-11-26T11:39:16-07:00

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God’s Canvas #2-Eagles

Last updated on: November 26, 2024 at 11:39 am By Faith E. Richardson

Don’t Put God in a Box I am an amateur photographer who is so in love with God’s artistry. I can’t help myself from trying to capture all of what He offers. You will often find me with a camera in hand. If it’s not my phone, then my Kodak 1080. But whatever the means, I’m fascinated by all of God’s creation and often hunt beautiful moments in which to snap the perfect memory. It’s true that God gives us... Read more

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2023-08-17T12:30:52-06:00

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God’s Canvas #1- Collard Lizard

Last updated on: August 17, 2023 at 12:30 pm By Faith E. Richardson

Every year when our kids were young, we would vacation in National Parks. We visited 52 National Parks in their growing up years. This year, we traveled through Utah. Stopping at the Natural Bridges National Park after seeing Arches National Park. When we entered the ranger station, I saw these incredible lizards on posters all over the visitor center. I was fascinated by them. They were on bookmarks, post cards and playing cards, too. When I asked about them, the... Read more

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Recreation, Outdoors and Religion

2023-08-17T13:13:27-06:00

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How Will You put Jesus On Display?

Last updated on: August 17, 2023 at 1:13 pm By Faith E. Richardson

Do you see other people’s talents and ask why didn’t I get that one? Or what makes hers better than mine? Or if I had that I’d be (fill in the blank). I do this all the time! And I can’t help but ask myself, why do I do that? God has given me multiple talents and I enjoy them all, but there are times when I get so complacent in them that I don’t recognize God’s hand in them. They become... Read more

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2023-08-17T13:12:16-06:00

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My Companions, Trust and Thankfulness

Last updated on: August 17, 2023 at 1:12 pm By Faith E. Richardson

Sarah Young in her book, Jesus Calling, reminded me that we should allow Trust and Thankfulness to be our companions because Trust protects us from worrying and obsessing and Thankfulness prevents us from criticizing and complaining. What a great reminder! This past year I have danced, dined, and deliberated with the WRONG company! I have allowed Self-Pity and Self-Denial to lead me down paths of destruction, but boy has that backfired. God not only allowed me to walk that path,... Read more

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Women in Religion

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2023-08-17T13:11:49-06:00

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Don’t be a Bully; Take Ownership of Your Actions!

Last updated on: August 17, 2023 at 1:11 pm By Faith E. Richardson

I’m here today to expose a plight. To stand up for the silent, me included, in this fight. To implore you to pay attention – to open your eyes. We stand here internally bleeding – please hear our cries. It’s not physical abuse so there’s little evidence of pain, but browbeating is real and leaves its victims slain. Your berating humiliation causes us to doubt our God-given talents in a mental blackout. It creates health issues that didn’t exist. Pushing... Read more

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Women in Religion

Kindness Matters

Words have Power

2023-08-31T13:53:36-06:00

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The Edge of Insanity

Last updated on: August 31, 2023 at 1:53 pm By Faith E. Richardson

I’m at the edge of insanity with no Peace in sight. I’ve been standing here for quite some time agonizing over how long I am to stay in this place. Will I find Peace again? My toes grip the edge as I ponder and I wonder if the storm on the horizon will send me over its edge this time. In the midst of the tornado of uncertainty, I see Discernment war with Ignorance. Even though I am grounded in... Read more

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2023-08-17T13:09:06-06:00

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Self-Absorbed Monocular

Last updated on: August 17, 2023 at 1:09 pm By Faith E. Richardson

You know those moments when you know you are called to a place? Maybe for a short time or for a season, but you know, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that God had His hand on how you arrived there? Pride Becomes My Best Friend. She links her arm to mine. As I begin this journey, she counts all my gifts and talents and tells me this was the moment I was made for. Like the perfect cheerleader, Pride... Read more

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2024-02-25T11:08:21-07:00

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My Heart is the Road

Last updated on: February 25, 2024 at 11:08 am By Faith E. Richardson

On the road I travel, there are many obstacles I must conquer. The Heartbreak Valley can be very dark and low. I am hyper-vigilant about my surroundings. These invisible obstacles haunt me as Fear whispers in my ear that I will never be good enough. He shows me locked prison doors and tells me I will never escape. Pride and His Friends Distract As I look back, Pride reminds me of past failures and there’s Regret and Shame waving at... Read more

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