Testimony, Speaking, Thinking Out-loud

Donna Pool Speaks to addiction recovery groups, churches, care giver support groups, etc. sharing her testimony of how God led her to His Way of living life instead of the worldly way.

Abundantly Blessed

I strode with purpose across the field toward my horse who was lazily munching grass in the trees. The heat had pushed the herd to graze by the creek. At first, I frowned at the thought of walking all the way to the creek but as I made my way through the tall grass I […]

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Same Scenario ~ Different Outcome

Remember Daniel in the Lions den a couple of days ago? Those who had dishonored Daniel to get him in trouble were searched out, found out, and not only were they themselves thrown into the lions den, but also their wives and children. Their trickery, selfishness, and bad choices got whole families killed. This is

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The Lion Sleeps

How sweet and purr-fect this little kitten lion is when he sleeps. But, when he’s awake the action is non-stop hunting with sharp claws and a fierce bite. I wonder how Daniel felt as he was thrown into the den of lions? Tremendous fear? His demeanor and the body language of his attitude could have

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Are You Seeing the Whole of It?

Looking and Seeing are 2 different observations. To just look is casual and distant akin to simply scanning the situation. To really See is looking beyond the obvious. Seeing leads to feeling the moments. It’s where the deepest meaning of life lies. So, are you looking around, today, like a spectator? Or are you seeking

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Life is a Kaleidoscope

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made…” Psalm 139:14 Embrace your unique self and stop trying to fit into a box that stifles your spirit, disregards your Holy within, and/or disrespects your unique contribution to this confused world. Divine makes no mistakes. You are set apart. Own it!

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The Word is Your Sword

Are the words you are using positive, negative, neutral, or argumentative? In your daily life are you carefully choosing words that reflect goodness, kindness, and Holy? Or are your words based on selfish pride, arrogance, and winning the point at all costs (even your own health)? The Holy Word is a sword to weld daily.

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Faithful-ness

It’s as simple as a bare drawing. No glitz, No glamour, No glitter… Just Grace The complication occurs when true belief is questioned in our own minds. Yet, Jesus paid for our freedom anyway. That is being faithful to a call greater than oneself. What are you called to do and be in this world?

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A Glimmer of Hope

Like the light fluttering through the leaves, Hope seems far away sometimes. But, it’s always there. Sometimes you just have to fight your way through the jungle of branches to find your way. Don’t give up. Hope Heals….Reach for it! “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust

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Listen, Spirit Speaks

I was so excited to scrape out a small window of time to ride my horse the other day. I mapped out my training plan for the ride in my mind on the drive to the barn from trotting ground poles to cantering patterns. I finally swung my leg over the saddle, started walking down

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Feel The Spirit

Church In A Chevy I woke up today and the world felt heavySo, I grabbed my keys and I went for a driveFollowed some county road wherever it led mePassed a fella on the porch and a Texaco signCrossed the bridge running over a creekMiles of fields far as I could seeAnd there wasn’t no

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