Positively Alene

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And Then There Were 11

Every year Internet Café Devotions hosts Blessed Aroma, a call out to blog readers to nominate their favorite blogs, in specific categories, written by Christian Women. What an honor to have been chosen one of The Most Joyful among the Top 100 Blogs!!! Thank you! I’m blown away. Last Tuesday evening totally rocked. It was the beginning of our online… Read More

Are You Bothering Jesus?

I went to bed last night in anticipation of what this week would bring. It will be a busy week, with much to be done. When there is much to be done it seems I begin questioning my self, my motives, my ways, my abilities, my, my, my . . . You get the picture! As I sat down with… Read More

Amazed & Giveaway

I am continually amazed at how God works. He always knows who to bring together and at just the right time. We finished our 6 week study of “I’m a Fixer-Upper” last night at my home church BAF, where I serve as the See Jane Grow coordinator. We had an awesome time studying together and learning about God and ourselves…. Read More

Let the Renovation Begin

ONLINE BIBLE STUDY BEGINS MARCH 2nd Head HERE to learn how to register! I recently had a friend ask if I LOVED renovating. That’s crazy, I thought under my breath. I can not stand the process of renovation. Seriously, what is there to love — dirt, grit, dust, noise, and huge messes everywhere? I’m beginning to believe God is trying… Read More

Love Story

Trying to meet some writing deadlines today, I found myself staring at a blank piece of paper with nothing to write, so I posted on Facebook “Where do I begin?” As I sat there a little longer the melody to the theme from Love Story began to form in my mind. The next thing I knew I was singing it,… Read More

The Sweet Aroma

Please take the time this week to stop by the Internet Cafe and vote for your favorite blogs. There is such a sweet aroma to those special blogs I visit for a daily dose of inspiration. It is there, along with God’s word, that I find peace, joy, healing, laughter and friendship for the day. Make known your favorite cup… Read More

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