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Our Purpose and Premise
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We scurry from task to task and from appointment to appointment, always looking ahead instead of enjoying this moment, this hour, this day. We are overcommitted, overworked, overstressed and dissatisfied with our lives. God created us to live an abundant life, one of joy and satisfaction. Finding balance in all areas of our life, heart, soul, mind, and strength helps us to discover that abundant life. Our purpose here is to inspire and motivate; to understand and seek God's balance for our lives through scripture and devotional readings.
Books by Cheryl Paden
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Author Archives: Cheryl
Campfires
When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread. (John 21:9 NIV) Turn back the clock nearly 50 years and you might find me sitting beside a campfire with other campers. … Continue reading
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Healthy Vegetable Soup
Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good? (Isaiah 55:2 New Living Translation) This scripture was a great reminder to me. Part of seeking balance is healthy … Continue reading
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Read Something Challenging
May God himself, the God who makes everything holy and whole, make you holy and whole, put you together – spirit, soul, and body – and keep you fit for the coming of our Master, Jesus Christ. I Thessalonians 5:23 … Continue reading
Answered Prayer
God hears and answers our prayers, even when we can’t see the obvious answer. Read my latest published article from Grace and Peace Magazine. http://www.graceandpeacemagazine.org/the-power-of-prayer-and-presence
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Lovely Day at Peace Church
Today I enjoyed baking with the ladies at Peace Church. Thank you for sharing your morning with me. Here is the basic muffin recipe-enjoy baking muffins and other quick breads Basic Muffin Recipe 2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 … Continue reading
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A New Year
Thank you Lord for this new year, for friends and family. Thank you Lord for new beginnings. This year will be a year to declutter. Declutter my calendar (spend my time more thoughtfully), declutter my space (organize and economize physical … Continue reading
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Jesus, I Have An Emergency!
“My little daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed and live.” So Jesus went with him. (Mark 5:23-24) Jairus, a synagogue leader, had an emergency. His daughter was very ill, … Continue reading
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Spiritual Get-Up-And-Go
Remember that in a race everyone runs, … Continue reading
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Anticipation
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Tiny white lights, evergreen … Continue reading
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A Blessed Thanksgiving
Taking the five loaves and the two fish, looking up to heaven, he gave thanks. Matthew 14:19 Thanksgiving Day. What a wonderful day to pause and give thanks to God. Before Jesus fed the people, he stopped and looked up … Continue reading
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