REFINED BY HIM

A Little Salve for the Broken Hearted

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:52:29 PDT

Not only so, but we also glory (or rejoice) in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame...

My thoughts and observations on my life and those around me. These observations are written in relatable and applicable devotion formats.

Corner Evangelist

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:00:25 PST

Driving back from a birthday party with my little fella today, I decided to go out onto the busy roadway to make a stop at the local Target. Mind you, this was not my normal route and I routinely...

My thoughts and observations on my life and those around me. These observations are written in relatable and applicable devotion formats.

He met me!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:13:30 PDT

I did not have access to the Internet while I was gone so I took the old fashioned pen and paper route to capture my thoughts. Now that I am home all of 24 hours, I have just begun to process all...

My thoughts and observations on my life and those around me. These observations are written in relatable and applicable devotion formats.

Lucky Bags!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Sat, 22 May 2010 13:34:49 PDT

I can't believe it's already Saturday night here in Gaborone. It feels like I just left home in so many ways, yet feels like forever. In reality, it seems like one long day since I really didn't...

My thoughts and observations on my life and those around me. These observations are written in relatable and applicable devotion formats.

Never Fails!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Fri, 14 May 2010 02:32:48 PDT

Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning: great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, "The LORD is my portion; therefore I...

My thoughts and observations on my life and those around me. These observations are written in relatable and applicable devotion formats.

Be Amazed!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Sat, 01 May 2010 07:19:27 PDT

Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?" Matthew 14:31 (NIV) To date, I have been pushed, pulled, flattened, fried, smashed, you...

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Suit up!!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:56:06 PDT

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but...

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The House always wins!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:27:26 PDT

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I...

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Roar Away!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:15:45 PDT

"Simon, Simon, (Paula, Paula or insert your name) Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon,(Paula) that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back,...

My thoughts and observations on my life and those around me. These observations are written in relatable and applicable devotion formats.

Time-- A vastly wasted commodity

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:55:23 PST

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked...

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Stepping out -- WAY out!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:25:17 PST

Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. Isaiah 6:8 (NIV) I am about to embark on a calling that is WAAAYYYYY...

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Hi, my Name is Paula and I am a List-aholic!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:47:19 PST

Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth. Proverbs 27:1 (NIV) I am a perpetual list-maker. I have lists for lists and sub-lists within those lists!! It...

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Lessons from the Laundry

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:20:03 PST

Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Matthew 6:26 (NIV) Doing the...

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Proud Momma!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:15:00 PST

At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Matthew 11:25 (NIV) I...

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Post in progress

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:10:37 PDT

I haven't abandoned my blog (AGAIN!). I have been busy working on some other writing projects. I will be posting some new stuff shortly!

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Mixing peas and carrots

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:53:57 PDT

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10...

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Reluctant Cleaning...

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:57:02 PDT

let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles Hebrews 12:1b (NIV) Last month I set the goal for myself to clean out our spare bedroom and then move onto my son's...

My thoughts and observations on my life and those around me. These observations are written in relatable and applicable devotion formats.

How I got my name

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:40:33 PDT

For you, O God, tested us; you refined us like silver. Psalm 66:10 (NIV) I was pondering the title of my blog the other day and trying to determine the exact weight it bears on my own life. To be...

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Darkness envelopes - a personal struggle

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:05:00 PDT

And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. 2John 1:6 (NIV) I took a little break from blogging. For that matter, I took a significant break from writing and any type of mental...

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Mood blaster...

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:39:25 PDT

This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 (NIV) This morning I am beside myself with emotion... unwarranted and unexplained emotion. It teeters from...

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Practice what is preached...

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:40:09 PDT

Haven't blogged in awhile...it's been an unintentional break I guess you could say. My last post was about taking time to play in the rain...which I also took to heart and took more time to do more...

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Take time to Play in the Rain

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 28 May 2009 06:26:25 PDT

A couple of days ago, Little Man and I had the opportunity to visit a local amusement park. We went in the afternoon in hopes of seeing the night parade. We were prepared....had a plan...even added...

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He's at it again....

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Fri, 15 May 2009 00:36:56 PDT

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:...." Eccl 3:1 (NIV) "Ping-Ping-Splat", "Ping-Ping-Splat" -- It's Florida in mid-July -- no wait --it's only...

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Chipping away....

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Mon, 04 May 2009 20:50:24 PDT

The past couple of weeks has been a virtual roller coaster ride for my family. I must say that I am one with a proclivity towards motion sickness so the ride has been none too friendly for my tastes....

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God said NO!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:56:50 PST

God said "no" Now I want to hide Instead upon His knee I climb God said "no" I begin to cry Yet He still doesn't tell me why God said "no" I'm too tired to fight But now His arms hold me tight God...

My thoughts and observations on my life and those around me. These observations are written in relatable and applicable devotion formats.