Sri Newman
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Color Me Joyful
Coloring is healthy for behavioral and emotional growth. As kids, all of us hopefully enjoyed the benefits of coloring. Some of us as adults still enjoy it. I like coloring, strange for a grown woman to own up to it, but I find it calming. My passion for coloring was rekindled when we got involved…
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Where is Waldo?
Most of us know of the children’s book, “Where’s Waldo?”. There is a picture and setup at the beginning of book which makes it easy to spot Waldo in the pictures that follow. You know what you are looking for when you try to spot Waldo. Earlier this week, I saw Jeff walking back from…
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Are you teachable?
Are you open to learning from all sources? Do you have the humility to absorb information presented to you that is biblically accurate but from a source that is questionable? We are wired to be cautious through generalization but God does not conform to human standards, His ways are higher that ours (Isaiah 55: 8-9)…
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Out of the mouths of kids
Ever wondered why Jesus loves children? Why do we love children for that matter? Are we channeling Jesus or is there something special about kids? I am sure these sound like silly questions if you are thinking, “Of course we love children, they are cute and lovable”. This blog here does not answer why Jesus…
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Words, bless or curse?
How do you respond to negative stimulus? Do you let your situation change who you are channeling? James calls the tongue the rudder of the ship in James 3:4-5. How is your tongue steering you? Moment of honesty, I suffer from “spewage of harsh words” when I feel like I am under attack, stressed, not…
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Good Morning, Sunshine!
How do you wake up? Are you a grump or cheerful? Would you like to wake up joyful instead? “As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness;I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your likeness.” Psalm 17:15 That one line, “I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your likeness” speaks volumes of David’s…
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Jesus loves you
What does it mean to “guard your heart” or “Keep your heart with all diligence”? Does it mean setting boundaries for personal growth and attaining a zen-like state? My pagan friends would want to believe that, but they are wrong. “Keep your heart with all diligence,For out of it spring the issues of life.” Proverbs 4:23 This verse…
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The path is lit by The Word
Do you wonder why you struggle with sin even after accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior? Have you taken time to let The Word morph you? “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.His praise endures forever.” Psalm 111:10 Wisdom is following God’s commands and staying aligned…
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Jesus, My war captain
Where do you derive your strength from? When the storm of life hurls you into the throes of despair, how do you keep your calm and stay resilient? When you know who is on your team and what strengths they bring to the table, a vision morphs into reality. We apply this principle to almost…
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Overcame or Overthrew?
When Satan tempted Jesus, we look at it as Him overcoming temptation. If you zone in on the word usage, you can see that our Lord did more than resist temptation, He won. 4 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And when He had fasted forty days and…