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The Names of God – The Eternal, All-Sufficient God

The Names of God – The Eternal, All-Sufficient God

by myconcretedove | Oct 6, 2021 | Blog, Christian, Five Minute Fridays, Joyful Living, October Free Write, Teach

Dear Friend, Today let’s call on the name of our eternal and all-sufficient God, Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh. There is power in His name. He knows your struggles. And haven’t we all had our share these last almost two years? But maybe your trials started long...
The Names of God – The God Who Sees Us Helps Us Be Patient

The Names of God – The God Who Sees Us Helps Us Be Patient

by myconcretedove | Oct 5, 2021 | Five Minute Fridays, Joyful Living, October Free Write, Teach

Hi Friend, Today, I’m calling on El Roi, the God Who sees me, and you. He sees you in your time of trouble and joy, and He always cares for you. But you already know this, my friend. Try to be patient when trouble comes and be doubly strong in the peace of His...
The Names of God – The Lord My Deliverer

The Names of God – The Lord My Deliverer

by myconcretedove | Oct 4, 2021 | Christian, Five Minute Fridays, Joyful Living, October Free Write, Teach

Dear friend, Today let’s call on Jehovah Mephalti together, the Lord my Deliverer. May His name be at the forefront of our minds so that we will know with total assurance that He is with us. He delivered us from sin by His sacrifice on the Cross. John 3:16 (NIV) For...
The Names of God – The Lord of Our Peace

The Names of God – The Lord of Our Peace

by myconcretedove | Oct 3, 2021 | Christian, Five Minute Fridays, Joyful Living, October Free Write, Prayer, Teach

Dear One, Today we call on Jehovah Shalom, the Lord of our Peace. Only You offer true peace. As You delivered Israel across the Jordan, You can deliver us into your promised peace. Therefore, we commit ourselves to You today and invite Your supernatural peace into our...
The Names of God – The God of My Exceeding Joy

The Names of God – The God of My Exceeding Joy

by myconcretedove | Oct 2, 2021 | Christian, Five Minute Fridays, Joyful Living, Prayer, Teach

Hello Friend, Today let’s praise the God of our Exceeding Joy. His name is El Simchath Gili. Lord, thank you for the beautiful and powerful creation you allow us to inhabit. Today we praise you for your creativity and generosity. Your wonders are many and great....
Rescued from feelings of Rejection and Fear for Good

Rescued from feelings of Rejection and Fear for Good

by myconcretedove | Sep 10, 2021 | Blog, Christian, Joyful Living, Prayer, Serve

Are you ready for rescue from those same old feelings of rejection or fear? Even after desperately seeking and finding healing (you thought) on your own, do you find yourself back in that familiar prison paralyzed by the what if’s? Yeah, me too sometimes. On the...
How My Son’s Simple Act of Love Reminded Me of God’s Great Love

How My Son’s Simple Act of Love Reminded Me of God’s Great Love

by myconcretedove | Aug 6, 2021 | Blog, Christian, Family, Five Minute Fridays, Joyful Living, Prayer, Reach

Let’s take a look at how a walk in the park with my son reminded me of God’s great love. After each paragraph, I’ve added short bible verses to call attention to how His word provides comfort in so many life situations. Here we go. A few weeks ago,...
Fear of Rejection Makes Life Feel Out of Order

Fear of Rejection Makes Life Feel Out of Order

by myconcretedove | Jul 23, 2021 | Blog, Christian, Five Minute Fridays, Reach

Ever feel like your life is out of order? For example, I stopped going to church in March of 2020 and haven’t returned to in-person services yet. That’s not typical for me, and church has been in-person for months now. So why am I still watching online (and only...
A Practical Tool to Help You Replace Fear with Trust in God

A Practical Tool to Help You Replace Fear with Trust in God

by myconcretedove | Jul 16, 2021 | Blog, Christian, Prayer, Teach

Is it possible to replace fear with trust in God? It just might depend on how long you listen when the coulda-woulda-shoulda tapes start replaying in your head. Let’s focus on two things as we continue the conversation about letting go of past failures and hurts and...
Don’t Lose Focus On the Most Important Thing

Don’t Lose Focus On the Most Important Thing

by myconcretedove | Jun 11, 2021 | Five Minute Fridays, Prayer, Serve

Today I’m posting for the Five Minute Friday linkup. Visit or join the linkup here. FMF is a writing community gathering every Friday for a 5-minute free-write to a one-word writing prompt. Today’s prompt is DISAGREE. Five minutes starts now –...
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🍳Breakfast with Mom. She still fiesty at 96 years 🍳Breakfast with Mom. She still fiesty at 96 years old. 😤😡Caring for a nonagenarian can be quite a challenge. Sometimes it's hard to compartmentalized your emotions while providing the practical needs for your care recipient. But we can't pack away love. 💜Love is one emotion we need keep out in front every day of our caregiving journey. Love leads to joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Gal. 5:22-23). All the things the family caregiver needs. What's your biggest caregiving struggle? Thanks for reading. . . #familycaregivers #familycaregiver #caregiverstrong #caringformom #caregiverjourney #caringforparents #caregivinglife
🐝Even on hard days, take a little time to smile. I 🐝Even on hard days, take a little time to smile. It might just change your outlook for the rest of the day. 💙I'm talking to you, family caregiver. #caregiverselfcare #iamacaregiver #caringforparents #caregiverjourney #smilingiscontagious #selfcareis #smilingisgoodforthesoul
Do you know what kind of bird this is? Do you fin Do you know what kind of bird this is? Do you find them in your backyard, too? #backyardbirding #backyardbirder
Get your walk in 😎Chase the shade and run through Get your walk in 😎Chase the shade and run through all the sprinklers you can find i'm neighborhood. #caregiverselfcare #walkingisselfcare
👩‍🌾 Family Caregivers, have you planted a garden 👩‍🌾 Family Caregivers, have you planted a garden this year? I know what you're thinking. That takes time and extra work! 🥬🍅But look at the payoff! I wasn't going to plant a garden this year, either. But then, I picked up a couple of tomato plants. Then, the cucumber plants were on sale for $1.00. I already had a one-pot lettuce garden going, so I jumped in with both feet. 🥗 Now I have a salad garden. Many summers ago, I planted much bigger gardens, and I always enjoyed caring for them. But the years caring from my sister became quite full and heavy, so I gave up my annual garden. 🚫 At the time, we weren't talking so much about self-care, and I didn't truly appreciate the selfcare aspect of gardening. But since then I’ve learned that taking care of a garden can take your mind off other things that might be more stressful. For me, it's caring for Mom. What is it for you? Growing a garden gives us something to look forward to... The next leaf The next flower The next tomato! And then... Fried tomatoes A crisp sandwich Pickles SALAD! Possibilities for selfcare are endless. So, if gardening isn’t your thing... Stretch Walk Run Cook (personally, I like to chop a lot of things for a big pot of something on Sundays) Knit Write (even a quick morning journal routine and be helpful) Paint (watercolor is my favorite) Try growing a garden (a little patch of flowers counts) Selfcare can take you to another place, a healthy place, a place just for you. What's your favorite way to care for yourself? If you can't think of one, then it's time to start. 💐 . . #caregiverselfcare #selfcareis #gardeningisselfcare #caregiverstrong #caregivingjourney #caregivinglife #gardeningisfun
Family caregivers tip-Selfcare is important! Family caregivers tip-Selfcare is important!
Out for a drive with mom. We stopped at Eddie's dr Out for a drive with mom. We stopped at Eddie's drive-in restaurant, where the waitress brings your food on a tray while wearing roller skates. Caregiving can be tough. Finding ways to have fun is worth the effort. Summertime vibes.🛼🛼 . . # summertimevibes #caregivinglife # driveins #caregiverstrong
🥬My little patch of self-care. A little self-care 🥬My little patch of self-care. A little self-care can make it easier for you to be a caregiver to your aging parent. 👩‍🌾I planted a lettuce garden earlier this summer and found that nurturing it nurtures me. 😯Self-care comes in many forms, some of which can surprise you, like this little garden has me. Self-care is important, so please incorporate it into your caregiving life. . . #selfcareforcaregivers #selfcareisimportant #selfcareideas #selfcarei #selfcare101 #selfcarehelp #caregivinglife #caregiverstrong #enjoyyourday❤️ #takecareofyourselffirst #takecareofyourself❤️ #familycaregiver #gardenforyoyrself
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Family caregivers, take five minutes today to find Family caregivers, take five minutes today to find a little gift that makes you smile. It might just be in your own backyard. . . #caregiverburnout #caregiving #familycaregivers
A 20 minute walk can be beneficial for your health A 20 minute walk can be beneficial for your health. . . #keepwalking #mindfulwalking #walkingforhealth #walkingismytherapy
🌳Today, it was an Awe Walk. I walk in this park a 🌳Today, it was an Awe Walk. I walk in this park almost every Monday, with a friend, before going to Mom's. My brother and I alternate days visiting and making her a meal. I've never noticed these two trees intertwined, creating a beautiful sculpture, like a gift tucked away in the corner of the park.🎁 God reveals something new to us every day, so pay attention, family caregiver. It could be the highlight of your day, and you won't want to miss it. . . . #familycaregivers #caringformom #takingcareofmom #keepwalking #payingattention #walkingforhealth #awewalk #mindfulwalking
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