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.

Happy Birthday MLK

How timeless are these words from a Christian man who died at 39 years old trying to do the right thing for God and humanity. Let us remember his words afresh today. It is never too late to do the right thing, live the right way, seek the right path. “Turn away from evil and […]

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Hope Sings

In your darkest hour, when all seems lost and barren and empty, lift up your heart toward the coming light and sing with wild abandon. The sustaining power of song in Jesus name leads you out of darkness into wide open fields of light and laughter and joy. Holy Spirit you are welcome here. Lead

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The Good You

Close out 2020 and all the bad with it. Look forward to 2021 and make the extra effort to let Christmas shine through you everyday. Hone the good in you; clean out the bad that brings you down. Embrace life anew and make it count. Let your New Year bring good to all humankind, mother

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Eyes Wide Open

You can choose to navigate life and steer wisely. Keep your eyes open, your mind at attention to what is Truth, Healthy, Vibrant, and Holy, and choose to rise above the fray every day, all day long. Surrendering daily is not a cowering, meek, and fearful position. It is the bravest, most courageous way to

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The Night Peace Filled the World

Bleak circumstances from the very beginning to every step of their way did not prevent Mary and Joseph from fulfilling their call, their mission, their journey. They were God’s gateway. We can be used as God’s gateway too. Are you willing? It looks different for all of us, but it is powerful, awe inspiring, and

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The Great Gift Exchange

When I was young, every Christmas Day my family and I would go to my Grandparents house to meet up with all the other grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc., to eat, make merry, and exchange gifts. We always ended up getting a gift we really, really wanted. It took time, effort, care, phone calls between

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Heart of Gratitude

To love so deeply that gratitude takes over your heart compels us to live life to the fullest for the good of all. Such is the way between horse and rider, mother and child, family and friends who cherish one another with deep affection. Such is the way God seeks relationship with us humans. It

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Underneath the Mask

All disruptive behaviors mask something going on inside of us we don’t want to talk about, own up to, face in truth, or perhaps is so buried deep within there is no understanding of it. If we set aside the emotions that flare, the hurt feelings, the rebellious reactions, and choose to search for the

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