by Sandra Allen Lovelace @SandraALovelace #WallflowerWomen Bless the LORD, O my soul. And all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul And forget none of His benefits. Psalm 103:1,2 The direction is given twice, Bless the LORD, O my soul. Repetition underscores the importance of any statement, especially… Continue reading How to Erect a Blessing Platform
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4 Ways to Unmute a Grateful Heart
by Sandra Allen Lovelace @SandraALovelace #WallflowerWomen Spring is in the air and people are heading outside to savor the sunshine and warm breezes. Families head to a baseball diamond or playground. A quick out and back is replaced by a leisurely walk for both dog and owner. Those who can, put down their car’s top… Continue reading 4 Ways to Unmute a Grateful Heart
A Surprise Revealed, A Secret Exposed
by Sandra Allen Lovelace @SandraALovelace #WallflowerWomen Excitement filled Susan’s face as she joined me at the Panera booth. The glow made me blink. “What’s up, Friend?” popped out of my mouth. Her yellow mug made a thunk as she set it next to the plate of cookies. “I think maybe all the Easter services over… Continue reading A Surprise Revealed, A Secret Exposed
What Happens When Good Invades Your Life
by Sandra Allen Lovelace @SandraALovelace #WallflowerWomen Psalm 136 was the morning’s reading. Four clicks on her iPhone and Keisha was looking at verse 1. As usual, she scanned through the whole passage to get a feel for how much effort she’d have to apply. “Hmmph. The same line repeats,” she thumbed up and down, “in… Continue reading What Happens When Good Invades Your Life
Love in the Shadow of The Blue
by Sandra Allen Lovelace @SandraALovelace #WallflowerWomen Members of law enforcement do not serve in a vacuum. Like all of us, they have parents and extended families. Though statistics are hard to find, the majority also have spouses, children, and grandchildren. And like the rest of the working world, the demands, stress, and risks of their… Continue reading Love in the Shadow of The Blue
Ultimate Authority to Calm the Storms of Life
by Sandra Allen Lovelace @SandraALovelace #WallflowerWomen Her eyes skimmed the Bible study passage* while Jane filled the mugs with boiling water. Anna had asked if she and her new friend could prepare together, but this morning she wasn’t sure it was a good idea. Her family was being torn apart and… Continue reading Ultimate Authority to Calm the Storms of Life
A Blood Sacrifice that Promotes the Importance of Self-Care
by Sandra Allen Lovelace @SandraALovelace #WallflowerWomen Sue dropped into bed too exhausted to review the day and pray. It was probably just as well because she’d have to confess about fudging her hours at work and screaming at her kids over dinner. Then there was the ongoing battle with calories she kept losing. She didn’t… Continue reading A Blood Sacrifice that Promotes the Importance of Self-Care
Truth Cancels Bondage and Delivers Freedom
by Sandra Allen Lovelace @SandraALovelace #WallflowerWomen Sometimes I identify with the Hebrew slaves in Egypt. No matter how hard they tried or how hard they worked, their circumstances never eased and they couldn’t find relief. As a matter of fact, their situation became increasingly unbearable. Life can… Continue reading Truth Cancels Bondage and Delivers Freedom
Chaos is the Enemy of Peace
by Sandra Allen Lovelace @SandraALovelace #WallflowerWomen One of the suggestions in the first Year of The Blue article was for readers to offer thanks to a member of law enforcement with a handshake. A few let us know they’ve been showing their appreciation in similar ways. This time around let’s take… Continue reading Chaos is the Enemy of Peace
Freedom Isn’t Free … for You or Me
by Sandra Allen Lovelace @SandraALovelace #WallflowerWomen Rachel didn’t know the words from the Korean War Memorial in Washington, DC. But she agreed with them. As far as she was concerned, freedom was expensive. And she wasn’t willing to pass out any until she was paid.