For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:17 – 18
Here we share stories of our sojourn in this world. It is not our final home. Through the joys and trials we learn to trust Christ more and more as we strive to live for His glory alone!
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Interminable
interminable: adj. having or seeming to have no end; especially : wearisomely protracted (merriam-webster.com) Several of my kids have a rhythm in their bones. It seems to boil and bubble within them and come out through their hands, usually on the piano in wonderful and beautiful music. Then there are the times when it seems to come out as…
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Jubilate
Jubilate (v): to feel or express joy or triumph “Praise Him for His mighty deeds; praise Him according to His excellent greatness.” -Psalm 150:2 Our family has endured many fiery trials this year, and we continue to be engulfed in these flames. However, through it all, our great God has loved, provided for, and sustained…
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Arduous
arduous: marked by great labor or effort : STRENUOUS; hard to accomplish or achieve : DIFFICULT Brain cancer is not for the faint of heart. It is an arduous journey. There are ups and downs, highs and lows. The plethora of moments, struggles, joys, hardships, dilemmas, delights, sorrows, and adversities are junctions that we must…
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Celebrate
celebrate: to mark (something, such as an anniversary) by festivities or other deviations from routine About a month ago my six daughters and I went to a wedding shower celebrating the marriage of the children of some dear friends. I have watched these young people grow from children and now into young adults ready to…
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Serene
serene – calm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled: Serene may seem like an oxymoronic title for this post, given all of the difficulties of the past 5 months! Nevertheless, this is just the message I want to convey to the world during this time. “For you will go out with joy And be led forth with peace;…
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Grateful
grateful: adj. warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received; thankful I thank my God in all my remembrance of you -Philippians 1:3 As I recollect the past four months I am unceasingly reminded of the graciousness of God displayed through His people. Again and again our heavenly father’s kindness to us was visibly and…