Life
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Five Things I do for Fun
I have several passions in my life. First, Bible Study. Before I accepted Jesus as Savior and Lord, He was already preparing me for that moment when I would be totally His. I was born on Sunday and attended church… Continue reading
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My Name
My name is Valerie Jean Valerie means strong, healthy, brave. It originates from the Latin word valere and the Roman family Valerius. It’s popular in English and French. Cultural significance – Its’ timeless appeal carries connotations of inner strength and… Continue reading
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My Favorite Animal
Nature has so many wonderful animals. I can’t narrow it to a favorite. These deer in the photo come around every night, though I haven’t seen them lately, and my neighbor who always put our carrots and apples for them,… Continue reading
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Snacks
What makes a snack? Does it need to be sweet, salty, sour, or just something to eat in the moment because it’s not mealtime yet? Most of my snacks fall in the between mealtime category. I don’t want a full… Continue reading
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Item I Was Attached to as a Youth
It was hard for me to get attached to anything when I was a kid. My mother had a way of getting rid of anything that mattered to me. It either went into the garage sale or the missionary donations… Continue reading
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My Mission
My mission was given to me by my Savior, Jesus Christ when He said: Matthew 28:19 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the… Continue reading
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What Can I do Differently
Life is full of decisions. Taking the time to decide the best course of action before running full force into the situation and making it worse, is something many people don’t do. I’m learning to slow down and think things… Continue reading
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Freeway Billboard
If I had a billboard, what would it say? It doesn’t take much thought to know what my billboard would say. JESUS IS LOVE. That’s it. Simple and true. What would your billboard say? Let me know in the comments… Continue reading
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What I Think About Most
I think most about the future. The past is already done. There’s nothing I can do to change it. But I can change the problems of the past by learning from them and moving forward in life. The past then… Continue reading
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Greatest Gift
There are many gifts that would be nice, but the one that immediately comes to mind is understanding. To be understood and treated with respect for the person I am, would be by far the greatest gift I could receive.… Continue reading
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