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Lessons learned the first 50 years

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I hit a milestone. I turned 50 years old. I am thankful that I don't feel 50.   I am thankful for things God has taught me throughout those 50 years. .  I have learned that God loves mercy and when I feel a sense that justice needs to happen over mercy, all I need to do is remember that I am thankful for when God gives me mercy instead of a just punishment.   (Micah 6:8 8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.) ( Luke 6: 36  Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. ) I have learned that hurt people end up hurting people.   When I am able to see that I didn't hurt them but I am bearing the results of that persons hurt inflicted by other people, it helps me forgive whatever hurt they pushed onto me and move on.  (Romans 12 : 18  If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. )  I have learned that anyone who thinks they have God

Hawk visitor

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This red shouldered hawk comes often to perch on my bird feeder, looking for moving treats below. Red shoulders hawks  eat frogs, snakes, lizards, and small mammals.   I believe this one believes he has found the Land of the Chipmunks at my house. :)  He is a beautiful boy. 

Review of Whispers of Hope/ Devotional Prayer book by Beth Moore (Book Give away)

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I imagine that I have blogged about Beth Moore a lot when her publishing company contacts me and asks me to review and give away one of her books.   When they asked if I would, even though I have a plate that more than overflows, I said yes.  Why?   Because  Beth Moore helped me fall in love with God's word. I thought I knew who God was and I thought I knew who I was in Christ, but it wasn't until I started reading His word for myself that I truly understood. She has such a passion for others to develop a passion for loving His word and reading it daily.  Why?   For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.   Hebrews 4:12    All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,   17  that  the man of God [ a ]  may be complete,  equipped  for ev