Challenges & Overcoming

  • Wisdom of Pearl

    September 1, 2019 Post #1 I’m sure you’ve heard the term “pearls of wisdom” and must think I have this backward. Let me explain. My name, Marjorie, means “pearl.” Fifteen years ago, I began journaling to the Lord Jesus my prayers, thoughts, fears, struggles, doubts, desires, questions, and frustrations – in other words, everything.  Through…

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  • The Peter Principle

    (Journal #1:  January 6, 2005) Post #3 My health is still under attack. The cardiologist’s office just called with some test results that don’t make sense. I’ve never even met the doctor, only seen the P.A. What’s going on, Lord?  I will not give in to fear!  I trust You, Lord, and I know that…

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  • Ask and Ye Shall Receive

    (Journal #1: January 8, 2005) Post #4 Praise God!  What a difference a day makes! So much You have done in 48 hours!  Two days ago, I got on my knees in my closet and cried out to You to show me what to do, and did You ever!  On Thursday after I prayed, I…

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  • What is Faith?

    (Journal #1: January 10, 2005) Post #5 Hebrews 11:1 says, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” It’s easy to talk about faith and believe you have it when things are going great. But what is it really?   Substance:  ultimate reality that underlies all outward manifestations…

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  • The Gut Punch!

    (Journal #1: January 10, 2005) Post #6 It’s now 11:15 p.m. on January 10th.  Good thing we had this lesson on faith early this morning. You opened a quick door for me today to get in to see the cardiologist so he can check things out and run some tests.  Shortly after, Dr. Duncan called…

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