Tag Archives: Devos

Fizzle or Fortitude

Fizzle or Fortitude

Posted on 22. Mar, 2010 by Michele.

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One man had enthusiasm for 30 minutes, another for 30 days,
but it is the man who has it for 30 years who makes a success of his life.
~ Edward B. Butler
I love the adrenaline rush that comes with a new idea.
“This is IT! The idea the world has been waiting for! The story of all [...]

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The Right Roots

The Right Roots

Posted on 30. Nov, 2009 by Michele.

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I wrote this devo a few weeks ago for my writers group, but I’m thinking about it again today. Thought you might need a gentle reminder, too.  ~ Michele
“For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his [...]

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Seven4Seven: WEEK 52, Yahoo!

Seven4Seven: WEEK 52, Yahoo!

Posted on 16. Nov, 2009 by Michele.

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The last week of Seven4Seven, and I’m not sure what to say.
I could talk about what a long year it’s been, and how proud I am of you for accepting the challenge and following it through.
I could remind you keep a big-picture perspective on this journey, seeing an overarching view of the Bible story starting [...]

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Seven4Seven: Week 51

Seven4Seven: Week 51

Posted on 08. Nov, 2009 by Michele.

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Long races do more sifting than short ones.
Although nearly everyone who enters a 5k finishes it, fewer finish a 10K, or half-marathon, or marathon. The latter tests a person’s stamina and emotional strength, sifting those with only good intentions from those determined to see it through to the end.
A few miles in, the starting line [...]

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Seven4Seven: Week 50

Seven4Seven: Week 50

Posted on 01. Nov, 2009 by Michele.

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I’m in over my head.
You heard me. Writing is a impossible beast, one that I’m afraid I’ll never be able to master. And sometimes, when I’m feeling particularly in over my head, I wonder how in the world I got myself into such a pickle:
I don’t know what I’m doing! Why did I think I [...]

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