Author: Kathy Sheldon Davis
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A Gift for My Dying Mother – Matthew 6:19-21
A few days before she died, with the room full of talkative family members, Mom cracked a line that made my jaw drop. Befuddled, I didn’t know whether to laugh at her joke or cry. The conversation was about buying more Christmas gifts, but her remark silenced everyone. At that point Mom only wanted to…
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Don’t Be Embarrassed if You’re Still Looking for Your Calling – Matthew 4:19
Sometimes as followers of Jesus we struggle with understanding our calling. We might wonder why we aren’t more successful in our efforts or why we no longer find them fulfilling. What we once excelled at may have changed. Have we missed our calling? In my thirties I knew I was made to be a mother.…
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When More than a Football Game Brings us Together – Isaiah 60:4
I pulled the Blockhead box off the shelf when the kids were getting antsy. I understood their restlessness. Football doesn’t hold my interest very long either, although I do cherish the times when four generations of my family come together for Duck games. Spreading the pieces on the floor where we wouldn’t interfere with the…
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Here’s 1 Tip for Choosing a Children’s Bible – Jeremiah 15:16
Every child I have cared for loves a good story, but when considering a Bible for my grandson I didn’t search for a collection of Bible stories. This time I wanted an actual Bible. The New International Reader’s Version Illustrated Holy Bible for Kids meets my criteria. I have to admit I have it easy…
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You’ll Never Be Too Old – 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Standing in front of the mirror looking into my aging eyes I warned my reflection she was going to die. You might think I’m crazy if I tell you how liberating it was for me when I accepted that message. The day is coming How many of the billions of this planet’s inhabitants departed from…
