Ought to, should, what will people think? I tried, earnestly, doggedly, determined for years on end, and even when I caught most  of the oughts, did lots of the shoulds, played the role to please the crowds, shame dogged me, […]

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All God desires is for you to allow Him to guide you and to lead you. He knows what lies ahead and will redirect your path to save you from heartache and a life of regret. Let Him reign in […]

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OAStepper has been blogging since September, 2007 and in her blog you’ll find drafts of parts of Slender Steps to Sanity, A Cloud of Witnesses, and a new work on Galatians. This is her 299th post, published Thursday. www.oastepper.blogspot.com Galatians […]

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You forget that you have just now tapped a source of power much greater than yourself. To duplicate, with such backing, what we have accomplished is only a matter of willingness, patience and labor. (Alcoholics Anonymous, Kindle Locations 2043-2044) Duplicating […]

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When I enter your presence suddenly I’m drained of power, impotent, a first grader trembling in the principal’s office. That’s not my nature! I’m confident, bold, can assert myself when I try, but not with you. It’s an old pattern, […]

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