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Hope-Filled Sunday: God Will ..

Posted March 7, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled  Sunday: God Will Not Abandon You

Hope-filled Sunday!     Happy Sunday! Here’s another verse from my devotional book.     Life is full of storms for everyone, and it’s especially true for those living with chronic pain and illness. In those cases, some of the storms are occurring inside, as well as outside, your body. And it can be scary, […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Learn to ..

Posted February 28, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled  Sunday: Learn to be Content

Hope-filled Sunday!   Happy Sunday! Here’s another verse from my devotional book.   Do you ever long for the “good ol’ days”? Most people do, at some point in time. For those living with chronic pain and illness, it’s generally a longing for a time prior to their illness … as that’s a life no […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Be Strong..

Posted February 21, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled  Sunday: Be Strong and Courageous

Hope-filled Sunday!     Happy Sunday! Here’s another verse from my devotional book.     Life is hard. Life with chronic pain and illness is even more challenging. It becomes a common practice to get frustrated at yourself and lose faith because you’re no longer able to do the things you used to do or […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Be Thankf..

Posted February 14, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 2 Comments
Hope-Filled  Sunday: Be Thankful in All Circumstances

Hope-filled Sunday!   Happy Sunday, and Happy Valentine’s Day! Here’s another verse from my devotional book.     It’s all too easy to focus on what we don’t have, how we wish we were different, etc. And social media tends to reinforce the point of how someone else seems better off than we may be. […]

“Roots of Wood and Stone..

Posted February 12, 2021 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 12 Comments
“Roots of Wood and Stone” by Amanda Wen … and a GIVEAWAY!

About the book…   This historic home holds the keys to their destiny . . . and their hearts Abandoned at birth, her family roots a mystery, historical museum curator Sloane Kelley has dedicated her life to making sure others know theirs. When a donor drops off a dusty old satchel, she doesn’t expect much […]

Happy February – Link-Up wit..

Posted February 10, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 6 Comments
Happy February – Link-Up with A Chronic Voice

    Welcome to February! A Link-Up Party with A Chronic Voice   I’m participating in the link-up party with A Chronic Voice,http://www.achronicvoice.com where we are given monthly writing prompts for a blog post. It’s a chance to connect with other chronic illness bloggers. I’m excited and honored to have the opportunity to reflect on […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: We All St..

Posted February 7, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled  Sunday: We All Stumble

Hope-filled Sunday!   Happy Sunday! Here’s another verse from my devotional book. I’m a perfectionist, and that doesn’t mesh well with my chronic pain and illness. My futile attempts adds pressure to my life, which adds to my pain and frustration. Does that sound familiar to you?  Humans are imperfect beings.  And even in our […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: I Am Alon..

Posted January 31, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled  Sunday: I Am Alone and in Deep Distress

Hope-filled Sunday!     Happy Sunday! Here’s another verse from my devotional book.     Life with chronic pain and illness can be lonely, as well as painful. Time alone is good for everyone, but we are created to live life with others. God didn’t want us to go through life’s blessings and storms on […]

Hope-Filled Sunday: Kind Words..

Posted January 24, 2021 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Hope-Filled Sunday: Kind Words are Like Honey

Hope-filled Sunday!     Happy Sunday! Here’s another verse from my devotional book.   Have you ever listened to the words you say to yourself? How do they make you feel? Are they something you’d tell a friend? If not, then why are you telling them to yourself? And that power can be used for […]

“In Search of WisdomR..

Posted January 19, 2021 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 12 Comments
“In Search of Wisdom” by Joyce Meyer … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Takeover Tuesday!   If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information.   My review… I’ve read many of Meyer’s books, and I never fail to be encouraged. Proverbs is one of my favorite books of the Bible, so I was excited to read this one. The author addresses seven foundational […]