Betty Whitaker Jackson

In a rush to go tutor kids at Covenant Christian School. Asking you to pray today for decisions by the Brevard County School Board tonight which can directly affect my kids, both orchestra music teachers in the district, and many families affected by cuts of some $30 million.  Also, pray for our Christian school as registration drive for next year begins today.  I’ll try to write later. Have a Christ-filled day of Godincidences!  b

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“When we’re in the will of God, He just makes things happen that astound us. We can’t plan for it; we’re not surprised by it; it’s just the way it is. All hings work together for good to those who love Him. He uses good things and bad things, and it’s usually not until much later that we see just how providential it all was! It’s a God Thing!” page 160 It’s a God Thing!

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Watching the Super Bowl is just a tradition, right? We are curious beings, vicariously seeking thrills of accomplishment, with all the attendant adulation, public worship, glitz, glamour, and pursuit of what’s next.  Excitement, even if it belongs to others in the reality of the situation, makes our hearts beat a bit louder. We even cheer at an unexpected long run or exceptional catch of flying leather against all odds.

I’m reminded of how we used to “hover watch” our kids…..

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“I believe God made us, loves us, want us to worship Him, and will one day answer all the questions we have when we come into His kingdom. The world is only the threshold to the eternal Kingdom where God says Jesus will reign in peace, love, and understanding, and that all th evils of the world, and all the tears, and death, and unhappiness will disappear. That’s a promise I can believe, hold onto, and understand, and it’s all…..

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This morning’s worship time was enhanced because of the encouragement of several of our church members who conversed with me. Two told me they had written reviews for It’s a God Thing! on the Amazon site. They are amazing, and so welcome. Another told me he wants me to publish the promised Jobs Loss book because he’s going through the experience of recent forced retirement.  He also told me he’s enjoyed reading my blog. That was an encouragement. Then, the…..

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Today’s Daily Vitamin is a challenge. My friend, Leon, always says: “I just thank God for another day!”  He gets it. He appreciates every moment. He has a unique perspective, stage four cancer, but he inspires me and I am found wanting in this.  My other friend, Larry says, “I can see the daisies rather than feed them from under the ground.”  Ha.  I am so often found with those who do not appreciate something until it’s gone: my health,…..

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“Thank you, God, for this good life and forgive us if we do not love it enough.” (Garrison Keillor)

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When I think about today’s Daily Vitamin (“Authentic success if knowing that if today were your last day on earth, you could leave without regret,” I wonder again, as I have lately, what legacy means.  Do I want to be remembered as an overachiever who did not get it at all right?  I was reminded at the writers’ conference that as a choleric-sanguine personality type person, I am driven to always do my best, but as a realist, I know…..

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