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Provided Once Again

Janis Van Keuren

Just a few months ago, Hubby retired from the company in which he had worked for more than 40 years. It was a time of great anticipation coupled with warnings that the man of this castle would probably be working harder at home than he had at his full-time job. His castle needs much

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Darkness Trembles at His Voice

Janis Van Keuren

“He wraps Himself in Light,and darkness tries to hideAnd trembles at His voiceTrembles at His voice “How great is our God–sing with me How great is our God–and all will see How great, how great is our God.” Lyrics by Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Ed Cash copyright and released 2004      While I cloaked myself in darkness, drawing into the pain and hurt, wallowing in the slop of anger, the Lord was sending His light into the tiny crevices of … Continue reading →

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His Love Endures Forever

Janis Van Keuren

               When the week threatens to drag you away from center~Jesus.     When the circumstances throw you to the edges so that you seem like a foreign remnant of your old self.     When it seems your life has been sapped from you and you just want to throw the covers over your head.     When you can’t find a breath from the Spirit within to give you the passion to write:      Remember:      “Give thanks to the Lord, for … Continue reading →

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The Impossible Dream

Janis Van Keuren

       To be the kind of person who would have the determination, drive, ability, and persistence to walk into another person’s life and make a powerful and positive difference was the deepest desire of my heart. Even before Jesus had come knocking on the door of my heart, I thought I could do that if I just did not give up  and continued to encourage and lead that person into a new and hope-filled life.      To live the … Continue reading →

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Feeding the Hunger for Girlfriend Time

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            There’s nothing like time with your girlfriends to invigorate your life. Even the head of psychiatry at Stanford University a few years ago told students that the healthiest thing women can do for themselves is to spend time with their girlfriends “nurturing” their relationships. It helps relieve stress and enables us to cope with difficult circumstances in life. That together time actually affects our brains to release serotonin–a neurotransmitter that uplifts our moods.     This scientifically explains … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Domain

Janis Van Keuren

            “The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters.” Psalm 24: 1&2 NIV      In God’s creation, the crashing waves thunder and the mountains speak. I hear His voice call to me. And there in His creation, I am surrounded by His peace that stills my soul. My heart overflows in worship for My Creator. Everything … Continue reading →

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The Lord is My Strength

Janis Van Keuren

Sunrise Across the Arizona Sky      “Lord, order my steps today. Make me strong, not for the sake of possessing strength, but to make me sufficient for the crisis moments in my life and in the lives of others who reach out to me.”      These words inscribed on a tiny, glossy strip of card stock sit on my placemat at the kitchen table. Each day I have the opportunity to read these words and be reminded of how much … Continue reading →

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He Has Made Me Glad

Janis Van Keuren

          We had looked forward to this time for months. With our son having left for boot camp only two weeks prior, we knew that a few-day visit from our friends would be the perfect pick-me-up for our droopy spirits. But as the time approached, I felt myself sinking into a deep pit. Son had not called or written–my heart breaking while other Moms reported glorious words from their offspring. Energy levels plummeted with the mood. I looked around the … Continue reading →

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Are You Brokenhearted? Crushed by Fear?

Janis Van Keuren

He is my Rock in turbulent waters           “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 NIV      A few months ago it would have been difficult for me to see the truth of God’s promise here even though it has been underlined in my Bible for probably years. I was so caught in the grip of fear and anxiety that I allowed it to take over God’s promises in His … Continue reading →

THE ANSWER IS AS NEAR AS A BREATH

Janis Van Keuren

Dear Amy,      When the latest blow of pain sliced through my heart like a knife, you stood beside me with your ever-present gift of comfort and tender sensitivity to my words and hurt. But your face registered a look I’d never seen before, and it sent a wave of tremors through my insides. You looked Stunned. Shocked. Incredulous. Twenty minutes later as you moved around the room, you said, “Wow. I’m just having a hard time comprehending this.     Two … Continue reading →

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