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Marlene L. Burling
  • Christian living, Christian maturity, Christian-devotional, Christian-encouragement, growing in Christ, Jesus, our Strength, power of God, The Christian life

Growing Stronger

For several weeks I’ve been going to our new Y in town. Besides walking the track and riding bike, I’ve taken advantage of the “E gym.” When I first started there was one piece of equipment I had difficulty with.…

  • Christian conduct, Christian example, Christian life, Christian-devotional, Christian-encouragement, examine yourself, holy living, Sweet spirit, Sweet testimony, testimony for Jesus

A Sour Note!

I have been enjoying giving piano lessons again. I had stopped for several years but found I was missing the blessing of working with new students and seeing them develop their skill on the keyboard. It’s pretty easy to know…

  • burdens, Christian-devotional, encouragement, giants in our life, God, our Helper, God's character, God's help, God's promises, God's Word, power of God, storms of life, times of trials, trusting God

Is There a Giant in Your Life?

Remember Joshua and Caleb, two of the 12 spies that Moses sent into Canaan to bring back a report on all they saw? And what a report it was! The land was flourishing with “milk and honey,” so they said.…

  • assurance of heaven, Christian example, Christian-devotional, Christian-encouragement, forgiveness, God's ch;ild, Holiness of God, holy living, one way to heaven, sin, testimony for Jesus, way to God

HOLINESS

I just finished reading the Book of Leviticus on my journey of reading through the Bible this year. I have to admit, it’s not my favorite reading, but this year God was impressing some precious truths on my heart. The…

  • burdens, Christian-devotional, comfort, encouragement, God's promises, God's protection, God's Watch care, guidance, heartaches, resist the devil, storms of life, Suffering, The Christian life, times of trials

Don’t Think it Strange!

A few days ago I attended a funeral service at my church. I picked up one of the memorial cards, but didn’t read it until I got home. On the back was a poem written by Anne Johnson Flint. It…

  • burdens, Christian-devotional, Christian-encouragement, come to God, encouragement, God hears our prayers, God, our Helper, God's character, God's help, God's invitation, prayer, trials

Anything, Anywhere, Anytime

While out shopping last week, I drove by a semi truck parked on the side of a street in front of a small business. In bold red letters your couldn’t miss the saying – “ANYTHING -ANYWHERE – ANYTIME! Quite the…

  • Christian-devotional, examine yourself, Jesus-the way to heaven, one way to heaven, salvation, way to heaven

Wrong Direction

I’ve been enjoying going to our new Y facility in our town. It’s only a few minutes away from my home. The winter weather put a stop to my walking outside so this is perfect. But I’ve also added the…

  • Brokenhearted\, burdens, Christian-devotional, comfort, death, Gift of salvation, God our peace, God, our Helper, God's help, God's love, grief, Grief is a journey, heartaches, Jesus, our Savior, peace, salvation, storms of life, tragedy, way to heaven

When Tragedy Strikes

I’m sure everyone of us was heartsick over the tragic airplane and helicopter crash this past week. My prayers have been for those parents of the children and young people who lost their lives as well as all the others…

  • Christian living, Christian-devotional, Christian-encouragement, faithfulness, Focus on the Lord, godly living, The Christian Walk, Walking with God

Slip, Slide, and Fall

One of my greatest fears is that of falling. Years ago I did fall face first onto a cement sidewalk and ended up with a not so pretty black eye. Now, being much older, my walk is slower on the…

  • Christian conduct, Christian living, Christian-devotional, godly living, Living for Jesus, our daily walk with the Lord, pleasing God, The Christian Walk

Lettuce Salad (“Let Us Salad!”)

Friday has always been my grocery shopping day. (I don’t want to address the increase of prices as we all know what that means)! The first section I walk into as I enter the store is the fruit and veggies.…

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